Roland Corporation PC-80 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL pp. 2–4). 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.

any form without the written permission of ROLAND

CORPORATION.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

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

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

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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 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.

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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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

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

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

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• 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.

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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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• 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 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, 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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• 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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• 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 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.

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

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

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• 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.

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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 AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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

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

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

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• Should you remove the ground terminal screw, 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

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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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• 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.

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

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• 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

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• 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.

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

Maintenance

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• 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, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

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

Repairs and Data

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• 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.

Additional Precautions

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• 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 paper.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.

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• 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.

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• 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).

Important Notes

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• 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.

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

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• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• 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.

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• Unauthorized duplication, reproduction, hiring, and lending prohibited.

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• Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the CD-ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

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• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the PC-80, 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 PC-80 will not slip or move accidentally.

Handling CD-ROMs

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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• Unauthorized recording, distribution, sale, lending, public performance, broadcasting, or the like, in whole or in part, of a work (musical composition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is held by a third party is prohibited by law.

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• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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• Use of the song data supplied with 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.

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

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* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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

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

Contents of the package ............................................................................................... 9

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

Setup 15

Installation and settings (Windows) .......................................................................... 16

Installing the driver ..............................................................................................................................................16

Windows XP users ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Windows 2000 users ....................................................................................................................................21

Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer ......................................................................................................... 26

Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer ...................................................................................................... 28

Installation and settings (Macintosh) ........................................................................ 29

Installing................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer ...................................................................................................... 30

Operation 31

Playing the PC-80 keyboard ....................................................................................... 32

What is the PC-80 software synthesizer?........................................................................................................... 32

Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer ...................................................................................................... 33

Selecting sounds.................................................................................................................................................... 34

Selecting the Lower/Upper sounds ................................................................................................................... 35

Selecting the Lower sound.......................................................................................................................... 35

Selecting the Upper sound.......................................................................................................................... 36

Combining two sounds (Split) ............................................................................................................................ 37

Changing the split points............................................................................................................................ 37

Using the metronome........................................................................................................................................... 39

Editing the sound.................................................................................................................................................. 40

Saving an edited sound ............................................................................................................................... 41

Playing back songs (Standard MIDI Files) on the PC-80 ......................................... 43

What is the Player? ............................................................................................................................................... 43

Starting up the Player........................................................................................................................................... 43

Selecting songs....................................................................................................................................................... 43

Playing/stopping a song ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Muting a specific part (Minus-one Playback)................................................................................................... 45

Recording your performance in sequencer software (SONAR LE) ........................ 46

Signal flow when using sequencer software..................................................................................................... 46

Starting up SONAR LE and making settings.................................................................................................... 47

MIDI device settings .................................................................................................................................... 48

Instrument definition settings .................................................................................................................... 48

Audio device settings ..................................................................................................................................50

Local Control settings.................................................................................................................................. 51

Recording a MIDI performance from the PC-80 .............................................................................................. 52

Putting a track in record-ready mode ....................................................................................................... 52

Starting and stopping recording ................................................................................................................ 52

Playing back the recorded performance ................................................................................................... 52

Recording audio from a guitar or mic................................................................................................................ 53

Selecting the Input Mode ............................................................................................................................ 53

Putting a track in record-ready mode ....................................................................................................... 54

Adjusting the input level............................................................................................................................. 54

Starting and stopping recording ................................................................................................................ 54

Playing back the recorded performance ................................................................................................... 55

Appendix 57

Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard ........................................................ 58

Basic connection example and signal flow........................................................................................................ 58

Connecting to a computer via USB—Sending MIDI messages to your software............................... 58

Connecting an external MIDI device

—Transmitting MIDI messages to an external MIDI sound module ................................................... 59

The PC-80’s basic operating modes.................................................................................................................... 60

Play mode...................................................................................................................................................... 60

Utility mode .................................................................................................................................................. 61

Transmitting various MIDI messages from the PC-80 .................................................................................... 62

Setting the MIDI transmit channel............................................................................................................. 62

Selecting sounds—Transmitting Program Change and Bank Select Massages.................................. 63

Starting/stopping playback data—Transmitting a Start/Stop/Continue message .......................... 67

Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module.................................................................. 71

Setting the split points ................................................................................................................................. 77

Using the VALUE encoder to transmit values for a specified parameter............................................ 78

Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface........................................................................... 79

Basic connections and signal flow ...................................................................................................................... 79

Connecting to your computer via USB—Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface .................................. 79

Using the PC-80 as an audio interface ...................................................................... 80

Basic connection example and signal flow........................................................................................................ 80

Recording on your computer

—Using software to record sound from a mic, guitar, and external audio device ............................80

Audio signal flow (block diagram)............................................................................................................ 82

Setting the Input Mode......................................................................................................................................... 83

System settings for the PC-80.................................................................................... 84

Audio System settings.......................................................................................................................................... 84

SAMPLE RATE SETTING........................................................................................................................... 85

AUDIO ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF ................................................................................................ 86

SPEAKER ON/OFF ..................................................................................................................................... 87

BASS ENHANCER ON/OFF..................................................................................................................... 88

LOOP BACK ON/OFF................................................................................................................................ 88

System settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 89

F8 CLOCK ON/OFF.................................................................................................................................... 90

F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO .................................................................................................................. 91

VELOCITY CURVE...................................................................................................................................... 92

KEY VELOCITY ........................................................................................................................................... 93

MIDI I/F MODE........................................................................................................................................... 94

VALUE ENCODER...................................................................................................................................... 95

FACTORY RESET ........................................................................................................................................ 97

MIDI ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF.....................................................................................................98

PC-80 driver settings................................................................................................... 99

Input and output devices..................................................................................................................................... 99

Input/output device settings ............................................................................................................................ 100

Windows XP users ..................................................................................................................................... 100

Windows 2000 users ..................................................................................................................................101

Macintosh users.......................................................................................................................................... 102

Changing the driver settings............................................................................................................................. 104

Windows users ...........................................................................................................................................104

Macintosh users.......................................................................................................................................... 107

Uninstalling the driver ....................................................................................................................................... 111

Windows users ...........................................................................................................................................111

Macintosh users.......................................................................................................................................... 112

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 113

MIDI implementation.................................................................................................. 127

Main specifications.................................................................................................... 130

Index ........................................................................................................................... 131

Contents of the package

The PC-80 package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please check that you have all of these items. If anything is missing, please contact your dealer.

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MIDI Keyboard Controller: PC-80

fig.pc80+

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AC Adaptor

This AC adaptor is designed specifically for the PC-80. Do not use any other AC adaptor, since doing so will cause malfunctions.

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USB Cable

Use this cable to connect the PC-80’s USB connector to your computer’s USB connector. If it becomes damaged or if you need a replacement for the included USB cable, please contact one of the “Service locations” listed on the warranty envelope.

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CD-ROM

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PC-80 Software CD-ROM

This contains the driver that you’ll need in order to use the PC-80, and the PC-80 software synthesizer.

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SONAR LE CD-ROM

This contains the SONAR LE sequencer software. SONAR LE can be used only with the Windows operating system.

* Before you open the included CD-ROM, you must read the “license agreement.” Opening the CD-

ROM will be taken to mean your acceptance of the license agreement.

* 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.

* Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-

ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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Owner’s manual

This is the document you’re reading. Keep it at hand for easy reference.

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Roland Software License agreement

This agreement grants you permission to use certain software for which Roland is the copyright owner. You must read this before you open the CD-ROM package. A license agreement is also displayed in the screen when you install the software, so please read this as well.

Names of things and what they do

Panel

fig.sunth

Software Synthesizer Button (SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER)

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If the PC-80 is connected to your computer via USB, this button starts up the included PC80 software synthesizer (p. 33).

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Split Buttons (SPLIT)

Use the LOWER button and UPPER button to switch between Lower mode, Upper mode, and Split mode (p. 35, p. 37).

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Direct Monitor Button (DIRECT MONITOR)

This button switches on/off the Direct Monitor function (which sends the input signal from the audio input jacks directly from the PC-80’s speakers, headphone jacks, and master output jacks).

OFF

The input signal from the audio input jacks will be output to the PC-80’s speakers, headphones jacks, and master output jacks.

The input signal from the audio input jacks will not be output to the PC-80’s speakers, headphones jacks, and master output jacks.

* The Direct Monitor function cannot be controlled from ASIO 2.0 compatible applications such as Cubase.

fig.octave

Octave Shift Buttons (OCTAVE -/+)

Use the

octave shift buttons

to shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down an octave at a time. When you’re not in Play mode (p. 60), you can use these buttons to finalize an item (the

ENTER

button) or cancel a setting and return to Play mode (the

CANCEL

button).

■ SPEAKER ON/OFF setting

You can change the SPEAKER ON/OFF setting by holding down the [DIRECT MONITOR] or the [OCTAVE +] button while turning the power on. (➔ SPEAKER ON/OFF, p. 87)

SPEAKER ON

SPEAKER OFF

Turn on the power while holding down the [DIRECT MONITOR] button

Turn on the power while holding down the [Octave +] button

Names of things and what they do

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Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

Use this to vary the pitch or to apply vibrato.

SPEAKER

These speakers output the sound of the PC-80 software synthesizer, the sequencer software you’re using, or an instrument or audio device you’ve connected to the PC-80. The speakers will output the same sound as the master output jacks and headphone jacks. If you connect headphones, no sound will be heard from the speakers, but the sound will still be output from the master output jacks. For details on how to switch the output of the built-in speakers on/off, refer to

setting”

fig.master

Master Volume Knob (MASTER VOLUME)

(p. 10).

“SPEAKER ON/OFF

This adjusts the volume that is output from the PC-80’s built-in speakers, master output jacks, and headphone jacks.

fig.disp

Display

This shows the current operating state and various other information.

Number USB DATA OUT UTILITY

When you operate a controller, its value will appear briefly. This will light if the PC-80 is connected via USB to your computer. This will blink when a MIDI message is transmitted to USB or MIDI OUT. This will light in Utility mode (p. 61).

fig.value

VALUE Encoder (VALUE)

This controls the MIDI transmit channel or program change number. In

Controller mode

(p. 67), it controls a specific parameter (p. 78).

The value is finalized when you turn the VALUE encoder.

fig.midichb

MIDI Channel Button (MIDI CH)

This sets the transmit channel (current channel, p. 62) of the keyboard and bender lever. In

Controller mode

(p. 67) it transmits a Start message (FAh). If the PC-80 software

synthesizer is running, this sets parameters of the PC-80 software synthesizer.

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Program Change Button (PGM CHANGE)

This transmits a program change on the current channel. In

Controller mode

(p. 67) it transmits a Stop message (FCh).

If you do not play the PC-80 or perform any operation for a certain amount of time, the display and button illumination will darken.

Names of things and what they do

Rear Panel

12 13

Grounding Terminal

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16 1817

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, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) 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 dangerous in the event of lightning)

* You must make the ground connection using the screw that came with the PC-80.

fig.exp

Expression Pedal Jack (EXPRESSION)

You can connect an expression pedal (Roland EV-5) here, and use it to control the tone or volume in real time.

fig.hold

Hold Pedal Jack (HOLD)

You can connect a pedal switch (Roland DP series) here, and use it as a hold pedal.

fig.midiout

MIDI OUT Connector

You can connect this to the MIDI IN connector of another MIDI device, and transmit MIDI messages to that device.

fig.usb

USB Connector

Use this to connect the PC-80 to your computer via a USB cable.

Power Switch (POWER)

fig.sw

DC OFF

USB

Power is turned on, when using the AC adaptor Power is off Power is on, when connected via a USB cable (not using the AC adaptor)

* USB (bus power) can be used if the PC-80 is connected to your computer via a USB

cable. In this case, the power is supplied from the computer via the USB cable. If you want to use bus power, set the power switch to the USB position. With some computers, the PC-80 may not operate on bus power. If so, please use the included AC adaptor.

Names of things and what they do

fig.dcin

AC Adaptor Jack (DC IN)

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

fig.ofig.out

Sub-woofer Output Jack (SUB WOOFER)

Use this if you want to connect a sub-woofer to the PC-80.

Master Output Jacks

These jacks output an analog audio signal.

fig.phones

Headphone Jacks (PHONES)

Connect headphones to these jacks. The headphone jacks output the same sound as from the speakers and the master output jacks. If headphones are connected, sound will not be output from the speakers, but will still be output from the master output jacks.

fig.input

Input Level Knob (LEVEL)

This adjusts the input level from the audio input jacks.

fig.inputcon

Audio Input Jacks

These are input jacks for analog audio signals. You can connect dynamic mics, guitars, or audio devices here. When you connect a device to the audio input jacks, you must specify the type of device as described in

“Setting the Input Mode”

(p. 83). If you connect a guitar

or mic only to the L (MONO) jack, the input will be monaural.

fig.ken

Security Slot ( )

A commercially available security lock can be attached here. http://www.kensington.com/

MEMO

Setup

This section explains how the software you’ll need in order to use the PC-80 should be installed in your computer. In order to use all of the PC-80’s functionality, you must install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer.

Installation and settings (Windows) Installation and settings (Macintosh)

What is the driver?

The driver is software that transfers data between the PC-80 and the application software on your computer when the PC-80 is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The driver sends data from your application software to the PC-80, and sends data from the PC-80 to your application.

PC-80 software synthesizer

This is a software synthesizer created specifically for the PC-80. It runs on Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X (10.3 or later). Simply by connecting the PC-80 to your computer, you’ll be able to enjoy performing high-quality sounds.

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Installation and settings (Windows)

In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer.

Installing the driver

The procedure for installation and settings will differ depending on your system. Proceed to the appropriate section for your system.

• Windows XP users................................................................... (p. 16)

• Windows 2000 users................................................................ (p. 21)

Windows XP users

Start up Windows with the PC-80 disconnected. Log on to Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator).

Open the

fig.signature

Click the

Signing]

The will open.

In the selected.

“Ignore”

a note of the current setting (“Warn” or “Block”), change the setting to

“Ignore,”

System Properties

From the Windows

“Pick a category,”

“or pick a Control Panel icon,”

Hardware

Driver Signing Options

is selected, simply click

then click

tab, then click

[OK]

dialog box.

start

menu, choose

click

Performance and Maintenance

dialog box

dialog box, make sure that

Control Panel

click the

[Driver

[OK]

. If this is not set to

System

icon.

“Ignore”

“Ignore,”

Depending on your setup,

make

the System icon may

appear directly in the

Control Panel (Classic

view). If so, double-click

the System icon.

If you’ve changed the

“Driver Signing

Options,” return the

setting to its original state

after you’ve finished

installing the driver.

Click

[OK]

to close the

Exit all currently running software (applications).

System Properties

dialog box.

Also close any currently open windows. If you are using antivirus or similar software, you must exit all of these programs as well.

Installation and settings (Windows)

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

From the Windows

The

Run

dialog box will appear.

fig.win-run

In the Open field of the dialog box, type the following and click

start

menu, choose

[OK]

Run...

(Drive name): \Driver\Setup.exe

* The drive name is “D:” in the example shown here, but may be different on your

system. Use the drive name for your CD-ROM drive.

The

Driver Setup

Click

[Next]

To begin the installation, click

dialog box will appears.

[Next]

once again. Installation will begin.

If the message “Windows

can perform the same

action each time you

insert a disk or connect a

device with this kind of

file” appears, [Cancel].

Checking the drive name

If you need to check the

drive name, choose start

➔ My Computer. In the

window that appears, note

the drive name of the CD-

ROM drive into which you

inserted the CD-ROM in

step 7.

The (D:) or (E:) that is

indicated for that CD-

ROM drive is the drive

name.

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore” a dialog box like the following will appear.

If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Installation will begin.

If a dialog box with an “X” symbol appears

1. Click [OK].

2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].

3. Return to step 1 (p. 16), and reinstall the driver from the beginning.

Installation and settings (Windows)

The

“Ready to install the driver.”

Now you are ready to install the driver.

dialog box will appear.

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer.

With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80.

Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer.

Set the PC-80’s

A message of wait.

The

Found New Hardware Wizard

If the message

software?”

Make sure that indicated. Then, choose

(Recommended)”

power switch

“Found New Hardware”

“Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for

appears, choose

“EDIROL PC-80 MIDI”

and click

to the

(DC position).

will appear near the task bar. Please

will appear.

“No,”

then click

“EDIROL PC-80 WAVE”

“Install the software automatically

[Next]

[Next].

Once the connections have

een 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.

This unit is equipped with

a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds)

after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore,” a dialog box like the following will appear.

If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Installation will begin.

The

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

Click

[Finish]

A message of wait.

The

Found New Hardware Wizard

If the message

software?”

Make sure that indicated. Then, choose

(Recommended”

“Found New Hardware”

“Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for

appears, choose

“EDIROL PC-80 MIDI”

and click

“No,”

“Install the software automatically

[Next]

will appear near the task bar. Please

will appear.

then click

“EDIROL PC-80 WAVE”

dialog box will appear.

[Next].

Installation and settings (Windows)

If the “Driver Signing Options” setting is other than “Ignore,” a dialog box like the following will appear.

If a dialog box with an “!” mark appears

1. Click [Continue Anyway].

2. Installation will begin.

The

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

Click

[Finish]

dialog box will appear.

In the

Driver Setup

This completes driver installation.

If you changed the original settings after Windows has restarted.

1. Log onto Windows as the user who installed the driver.

2. From the Windows start menu, choose Control Panel.

3. In “Pick a category,” click Performance and Maintenance.

4. In “or pick a Control Panel icon,” click the System icon. The

System Properties dialog box will appears.

* Depending on your system, the System icon may appear directly in the

Control Panel (Classic view). If so, double-click the System icon.

5. Click the Hardware tab, then click [Driver Signing].

The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appears.

6. In the Driver Signing Options dialog box, restore the original

setting (“Warn” or “Block”) and click [OK].

7. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will closes.

dialog box, click

“Driver Signing Options”

[Close]

setting (step 4 on p. 16), restore the

If the Change System

Settings dialog box

appears, click [Yes].

Windows will restart

automatically.

Next, in order to ensure that audio and MIDI processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that Background Services is given priority. (➔

“Giving priority to background services”

(p. 20))

Installation and settings (Windows)

■

Giving priority to background services

If you don’t make this setting, you may experience problems such as clicks or pops in the sound. To ensure that audio and MIDI data is handled smoothly, proceed as follows to make this setting.

Open the

System Properties

From the Windows

“Pick a category,”

dialog box.

start

menu, choose

click

“Performance and Maintenance”

Control Panel

“or pick a Control Panel icon,”

Click the

In the right side of the

The

fig.background

Click the

In the

“Background services,”

In the The

Advanced

Performance Options

Advanced

Processor scheduling

System Properties

tab.

Performance

dialog box will open.

tab.

and click

dialog box, click

dialog box will closes.

area, click

area, choose

[OK]

click the

[OK]

System

[Settings]

icon.

Depending on your setup,

the System icon may

appear directly in the

Control Panel (Classic

view). If so, double-click

the System icon.

Next, you need to install the PC-80 software synthesizer.

(➔ “Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 26))

Windows 2000 users

Start up Windows with the PC-80 disconnected. Log on to Windows using a user name that has administrative privileges (such as Administrator).

Open the

fig.sig2000

Click the

[Driver Signing]

The will appear.

System Properties

Click the Windows

Settings

Driver Signing Options

Control Panel

Control Panel,

Hardware

tab, and then click

double-click the

dialog box.

Start

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

System

dialog box

icon.

Installation and settings (Windows)

Make sure that

If it is set to If this is not set to “Block”), change the setting to

Click

[OK]

Exit all currently running software.

Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.

Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

Click the Windows

The

“Run...”

“File signature verification”

“Ignore,”

to close the

dialog box will appear.

simply click

“Ignore,”

Start

make a note of the current setting (“Warn” or

“Ignore,”

System Properties

menu. From the menu that appears, select

[OK]

is set

then click

dialog box.

“Ignore.”

[OK]

If you’ve changed the “File

signature verification,”

you must restore the

previous setting after you

have installed the driver.

“Run...”

Installation and settings (Windows)

fig.05-5_40

In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the

“Open”

field, and click

(drive name):\Driver\setup.exe

* In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is given as

name

“D:”

may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-

ROM drive.

The

Driver Setup

Click

[Next]

To begin the installation, click

dialog box will appear.

[OK]

[Next]

“D:.”

The drive

once again. Installation will begin.

To check the drive name

In the Windows desktop,

double-click the My

Computer icon. In the

window that appears,

check the drive name of

the CD-ROM drive into

which you inserted the

CD-ROM in step 7.

The drive name is the (D:)

or (E:) displayed by the

CD-ROM drive .

If the

“File signature verification”

“Digital Signature Not Found”

(Step 4) (p. 21) setting was not set to

dialog box will appear.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn”

1. Click [Yes].

2. Continue the installation.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Block”

1. Click [OK].

2. Return to step 1 (p. 21) and re-install the driver from the beginning

of the procedure.

The

“Ready to install the driver”

Now you are ready to install the driver.

dialog box will appear.

“Ignore,”

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer.

With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80.

Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your computer.

Set the PC-80’s

power switch

to the

(DC position). Near the task bar, your computer will indicate Please wait.

If the

“File signature verification”

“Digital Signature Not Found”

(Step 4) (p. 21) setting was not set to

dialog box will appear.

1. Click [Yes].

2. Continue the installation.

Installation and settings (Windows)

“Found New Hardware.”

“Ignore,”

Once the connections have

een 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.

This unit is equipped with

a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds)

after power up is required

efore the unit will operate

normally.

The screen will indicate Make sure that

“EDIROL PC-80 MIDI”

“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard.”

“EDIROL PC-80 WAVE”

indicated.

Click

[Finish]

The

System Settings Change

dialog box may appear. Click

[Yes]

. Windows will restart automatically. Then, log on to Windows as the same user as in step 1.

If the

“File signature verification”

“Digital Signature Not Found”

(Step 4) (p. 21) setting was not set to

dialog box will appear.

“Ignore,”

1. Click [Yes].

2. Continue the installation.

The

Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

Click

If the

[Finish]

Driver Setup

dialog box appears, click

[Close]

dialog box will appear.

This completes driver installation. The

System Settings Change

Windows will restart automatically.

dialog box may appear. Click

[Yes]

Installation and settings (Windows)

If you changed the “Driver Signing Options” setting (step 4 on p. 20), restore the original settings after Windows has restarted.

1. Log onto Windows as the user who installed the driver.

2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, and

from the menu that appears, select Properties. The System Properties dialog box will appear.

3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver

Signing Options dialog box will appear.

4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original

setting (either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].

5. Click [OK]. The System Properties dialog box will close.

Next, in order to ensure that audio and MIDI processing occurs smoothly, you need to make settings so that Background Services is given priority. (➔

“Giving priority to background services”

(p. 25))

■

Giving priority to background services

If you don’t make this setting, you may experience problems such as clicks or pops in the sound. To ensure that audio and MIDI data is handled smoothly, proceed as follows to make this setting.

Click the Windows

Settings

Control Panel

Click the

At the right of the

The

fig.back2000

In the field, choose

services”

Control Panel

Advanced

Performance Options

Application response

and click

Start

menu, and from the menu that appears, select

, double-click the

tab.

Performance

“Background

[OK]

System

field, click

dialog box will appear.

icon.

[Performance Options]

Installation and settings (Windows)

Click

[OK]

to close the

Next, you need to install the PC-80 software synthesizer.

(➔ “Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 26))

System Properties

dialog box.

Installation and settings (Windows)

Installing the PC-80 software synthesizer

Log on to Windows as the user who will be using the PC-80.

Exit all software that may be running.

Make sure that the included CD-ROM is inserted in your computer’s CDROM drive.

Click the Windows

The

Run...

dialog box will appear.

fig.win-run fig.soft-inst.eps

In the Open field, type the following and click

[OK]

(Drive name): \Synth\Setup.exe

Start

button. In the menu that appears, choose

Run...

If you want to use the PC-

80 as a different user,

you’ll need to log in as that

user and perform the

installation again.

You must also close any

windows that are open.

Anti-virus software and all

other software running in

the background must also

e closed.

* The drive name is given as “D:” in the example here. The drive name could be a

name other than “D:” on your system. Type the appropriate drive name (a single alphabetical character) for your CD-ROM drive.

The installer will start up. When the welcome screen appears, click

fig.soft-inst1.eps

The

Choose Destination Location

dialog box will appear. If you are satisfied with the destination shown, simply click

[Next]

. If you want to change the folder in which the software will be installed, click

[Browse]

and specify the desired

folder.

[Next]

Checking the drive name

If you’re using Windows

XP, refer to

“Checking the

drive name” (p. 17).

If you’re using Windows

2000, refer to “To

check the drive name”

(p. 22).

If the PC-80 software

synthesizer is already

installed, the Choose

Destination Location

dialog box will not appear.

If you want to change the

folder in which the

software is installed, you’ll

need to uninstall the

software (p. 126) and then

reinstall it.

fig.soft-inst2.eps

If the

Group

fig.soft-inst3.eps

The appear. Click

Select Program Manager

screen appears, click

Start Installation

[Next]

screen will

[Next]

Installation and settings (Windows)

fig.-soft-inst4.eps

When the files have been copied, the

Installation Complete

Click

[Finish]

will appear.

This completes installation of the PC-80 software synthesizer. Now, let’s try starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer. (➔ “Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 28))

Installation and settings (Windows)

Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer

AC adaptor

Set the power switch to the DC position, and connect the AC adaptor.

USB cable

fig.syn*

Press the

SYNTHESIZER

(lit).

The PC-80’s display will indicate “SYN,” and it will be in Soft Synth mode.

SOFTWARE

button to turn it on

You can’t start up the PC-

80 software synthesizer if

the PC-80 is not connected

to your computer via USB.

If the Synth panel does not

open, refer to the Trou

leshooting section “Won’t

start up” (p. 121).

The computer screen will show the PC-80 software synthesizer screen (Synth panel).

When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard.

If the installation was done correctly, you will hear sound from the PC-80’s built-in speakers (or from the headphones if connected) when you play the PC-80’s keyboard.

To exit Soft Synth mode, press the

SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER

button once

again to turn it off.

If you don’t hear sound,

refer to the

Troubleshooting section

“No sound” (p. 122).

About the PC-80’s built-in

speakers

Depending on your system,

you may experience

problems such as a poor S/

N ratio for the audio when

using the PC-80’s built-in

speakers. If so, you can take

the following measures.

• Lower the master volume.

• Turn the PC-80’s built-in

speakers off (use

headphones)

• Connect the AC adaptor

and set the power switch

to the DC position

Installation and settings (Macintosh)

Installing

In order to use the PC-80, you’ll need to install both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. When you use the following procedure to install the software, both the driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer will be installed in your Macintosh.

If the

“Authenticate”

the password and click

Log on as the user who will be using the PC-80.

Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh.

Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

In the

Driver

folder of the CD-ROM, double-click

* A message such as

Click

“Continue.”

The display will indicate

Installer.”

The display will indicate Click the drive in which the operating system is installed to select it, and then

click

The display will indicate Click

Click

[Continue]

[Install]

[Continue]

[Upgrade]

dialog box appears during the installation, input

“OK.”

PC80USBDriver.pkg

“This Installer package needs to...”

“Welcome to the EDIROL PC-80 Driver

“Select a Destination.”

“Easy Install.”

may appear.

If you will be using the PC80 as a different user, you must log in as that user and reinstall the software.

What you actually see on your computer screen may

e different, depending on your computing environment and the operating system you’re using.

Select your startup disk as the drive.

The display will indicate

your computer when the installation is done.”

Click

[Continue Installation]

The display will indicate Click

[Restart]

This completes installation of the PC-80 driver and the PC-80 software synthesizer. Now, let’s try starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer. (➔“Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer” (p. 30))

to restart your computer.

“Installing this software requires you to restart

“The software was successfully installed.”

Installation and settings (Macintosh)

Starting up the PC-80 software synthesizer

AC adaptor

Set the power switch to the DC position, and connect the AC adaptor.

USB cable

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh.

You can’t start up the PC-80 software synthesizer if the PC-80 is not connected to your Macintosh via USB.

With the power switch in the standby position, connect the AC adaptor to the PC-80.

Connect the power cord of the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

Use a USB cable to connect the PC-80 to your Macintosh

Once the connections have

een 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.

When you install the PC-80 software synthesizer, a icon will appear in the Mac OS dock and will remain active. If you’ve closed this inadvertently, go to the Mac OS Application folder and double-click the PC- 80 synth icon.

If the Synth panel does not open, refer to the Troubleshooting section “Won’t start up” (p. 121).

Set the PC-80’s

fig.syn*

Press the button to turn it on (lit).

power switch

to the

SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER

(DC position).

If you don’t hear sound, refer to the Troubleshooting section “No sound” (p. 122).

The PC-80’s display will indicate “SYN,” and it will be in Soft Synth mode.

The screen of your Macintosh will show the PC-80 software synthesizer screen (Synth panel).

When the Synth panel appears, try playing the PC-80’s keyboard. If the installation was done correctly, you will hear sound from the PC-80’s

built-in speakers (or from the headphones if connected) when you play the PC-80’s keyboard.

To exit Soft Synth mode, press the SOFTWARE SYNTHESIZER button once

About the PC-80’s built-in speakers

Depending on your system, you may experience problems such as a poor S/ N ratio for the audio when using the PC-80’s built-in speakers. If so, you can take the following measures.

• Lower the master volume.

• Turn the PC-80’s built-in speakers off (use headphones)

• Connect the AC adaptor and set the power switch to the DC position

again to turn it off.

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