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Roland VIMA RK-100 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the VIMA (RK-100). To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the VIMA’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About the manual The owner’s manual explains the basic operations you should understand in order to use the VIMA’s performance capability, as well as more advanced operations that let you connect various equipment to the VIMA so that you can enjoy music and video.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 3 About the manual ... 3 Conventions in this manual ... 3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 6 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 8 Names of things and what they do... 10 Before you play ... 14 Getting ready to play ... 14 Connecting the power cord ...
  • Page 5 Singing along with the VIMA... 45 Connecting a microphone... 45 Adjusting the volume of the microphone ... 46 Changing the song to a key that’s comfortable for singing (Key Control)... 47 Adding echo to vocals... 48 Enjoying karaoke with a commercially available music CD (Center Cancel) ... 49 Connecting other equipment...

  • Page 6: Using The Unit Safely

    Roland. • When using the unit with a rack recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location...
  • Page 7 • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. 101c • This (RK-100) for use only with Roland stand KS- RK100. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury. 102d •...

  • Page 8: Important Notes

    During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

  • Page 9: Additional Precautions

    • 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. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...

  • Page 10: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of things and what they do Top Panel [Power On] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 14). EXT IN Here you can connect a DVD player or other video device, and view the images on an external display or play back music (p.
  • Page 11 [DEMO] button Plays the demo song (p. 18). [MENU] button Lets you make various settings for the VIMA (p. 55). Display Here you can select songs and make a variety of settings. The display also shows the tempo and the name of the selected song.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    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 •...

  • Page 13: Main Screen

    Main screen SONG/LYRIC The name of the currently selected song is shown here in large characters. SONG LOCATION Here you can select the location in which the desired song is saved (the “song location”). • PRESETS (internal songs) • CD-ROM •...

  • Page 14: Before You Play

    Before you play Getting ready to play Connecting the power cord Make sure that the [Power On] switch located at the left side of the keyboard is off (in the upward position). Connect the AC adaptor to the VIMA, and plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or CD song. If headphones are connected, use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume.

  • Page 16: Listening Through Headphones

    Before you play Listening through headphones Since the VIMA has two headphone jacks, two people can use headphones simultaneously. You can also use headphones to enjoy the VIMA without disturbing those around you, such as at night. If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks.

  • Page 17: Listening On The Vima

    Listening on the VIMA Songs you can play using the VIMA You can listen to the internal songs, songs from the included CD-ROM, or commercially available music data. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select the location that contains the song you want to hear.

  • Page 18: Listening To The Demo Song

    Listening on the VIMA Listening to the demo song Here’s how you can play back a demo song that lets you experience the VIMA’s beautiful sounds. Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume (p. 15). Press the [DEMO] button so it’s lit. fig.Demo-e.eps The demo song begins playing.

  • Page 19: Listening To Internal Songs

    Listening to internal songs The VIMA contains 34 internal songs. Here’s how to select and play back one of these songs. Selecting a song fig.Panel-Preset-e.eps Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit. If either is lit, press the button to turn it off. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <PRESETS>.
  • Page 20 Listening on the VIMA Playing the song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Panel [ ] button and [ Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ button will do the following. When the song is stopped ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.

  • Page 21: Changing The Tempo Of A Song

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

  • Page 22: Listening To Songs From A Cd-Rom

    Listening on the VIMA Listening to songs from a CD-ROM You can play back songs from a CD-ROM containing SMF music data, the CD-ROM included with the VIMA, or a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES). Inserting the CD-ROM into the CD drive Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.
  • Page 23 Selecting a song from CD-ROM fig.Panel-CDROM-e.eps Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit. If either is lit, press the button to turn it off. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <CD-ROM>. fig.Location-cdrom-i-e.eps The VIMA’s screen will show a list of the songs on the CD-ROM. Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.
  • Page 24 Listening on the VIMA Playing a song from a CD-ROM Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Panel [ Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ button will do the following. When the song is stopped ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.
  • Page 25 Removing the CD-ROM Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray. Remove the CD-ROM from the disc tray. If the disc tray does not open If, due to a power failure or other problem, the disc tray fails to open when you press the [CD EJECT] button, switch off the RK-100’s power, then insert a straightened paper clip or similar object into the emergency eject hole to forcibly open the disc tray.

  • Page 26: Listening To Songs From A Music Cd

    Listening on the VIMA Listening to songs from a music CD You can also play back commercially available music CDs. Inserting the music CD into the CD drive Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray. fig.disc-tray-e.eps Disc Tray Place the CD on the disc tray.
  • Page 27 Selecting a song from a music CD fig.Panel-CD-e.eps Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit. If either is lit, press the button to turn it off. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <CD>. fig.Location-cd-i-e.eps The VIMA’s display will indicate the track numbers of the songs on the music CD. Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to select the song that you want to play.
  • Page 28 Listening on the VIMA Playing a song from a music CD Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Panel [ ] button and [ Depending on whether the song is stopped or playing, the [ button will do the following. When the song is stopped ] button Returns to the beginning of the song.
  • Page 29 Removing the CD Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray. Remove the CD from the disc tray. If the disc tray does not open If, due to a power failure or other problem, the disc tray fails to open when you press the [CD EJECT] button, switch off the RK-100’s power, then insert a straightened paper clip or similar object into the emergency eject hole to forcibly open the disc tray.

  • Page 30: Listening To Songs Saved In "Favorites

    Listening on the VIMA Listening to songs saved in “Favorites” If there’s a song that you particularly like or listen to often, you can register it in “Favorites” for easy access. What is “Favorites”? This is a storage area in which you can save songs from a CD-ROM or from presets. If you’ve saved a song in “Favorites,”...

  • Page 31: Playing A Song From "Favorites

    Playing a song from “Favorites” Selecting a song fig.Panel-okini-e.eps Make sure that the [DEMO] button and [MENU] button are unlit. If either is lit, press the button to turn it off. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <FAVORITES>. Alternatively, press the [CALL] button. fig.Location-okini-i-e.eps The VIMA’s screen will show a list of the songs saved in “Favorites.”...

  • Page 32: Deleting A Song From "Favorites

    Listening on the VIMA Playing a song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Stopping the song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again. Deleting a song from “Favorites” Select the song that you want to delete (p. 31). Simultaneously press the [COPY] button and [CALL] button.

  • Page 33: Playing The Vima

    Playing the VIMA Selecting the sound played from the keyboard The VIMA has seven INSTRUMENT buttons. Press one of these buttons to select the sound you’ll play from the keyboard. fig.tone-button-e.eps Affixing the included note name label If desired, you can affix the included note ID label (two types) or drum sheet (one label) in the locations shown below.

  • Page 34: Playing Sound Effects Or Percussion Instruments From The Keyboard

    Playing the VIMA Playing sound effects or percussion instruments from the keyboard You can play sound effects or percussion instrument sounds from the keyboard. Press the [DRUMS] button so it’s lit. Play notes in the C2–B3 range on the keyboard. The white keys in the C2–B3 range will play drum sounds.

  • Page 35: Performing With Sounds That Match The Song (Recommended Tone)

    Performing with sounds that match the song (Recommended Tone) If you’ve selected a preset (internal) song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), you can conveniently select “recommended” sounds that are suitable for that song. Choosing the Recommended tones fig.Panel-osusume-e.eps Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 36 Playing the VIMA Returning to the previous state Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The Setup Menu appears. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Recommended Tone>. Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Recommended Tone> setting <Off>. Press the [MENU] button to turn it off. You’re returned to the previous screen.

  • Page 37: Sounding A Count To Keep Your Timing Accurate

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

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Volume Balance Between The Song And Keyboard

    Playing the VIMA Adjusting the volume balance between the song and keyboard You can adjust the volume balance between the song that’s playing and your performance on the keyboard. If you’re performing along with the playback of a song, lowering the volume of the song will make it easier for you to hear your own keyboard performance.

  • Page 39: Using An Expression Pedal To Make Your Performance Expressive

    Using an expression pedal to make your performance expressive You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately) and use it to adjust the volume. By adjusting the volume while you play, you can add dynamic expression to your performance. The volume increases as you push forward on the pedal, and decreases as you release the pedal.

  • Page 40: Using A Damper Pedal To Play Smoothly

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

  • Page 41: Muting The Melody From A Song (Melody Mute)

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

  • Page 42: Playing While You Listen To The Song Melody (Melody Guide)

    Playing the VIMA Playing while you listen to the song melody (Melody Guide) You can play back a preset (internal) song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) with the melody at a lower volume. This is called the “Melody Guide” function.

  • Page 43: Performing With Your Favorite Sounds (Tone List)

    Performing with your favorite sounds (Tone List) The VIMA contains the sounds of numerous instruments in addition to the seven sounds accessible through the INSTRUMENT buttons.This lets you enjoy performing with sounds that are appropriate with a wide range of musical styles. Selecting instruments fig.Panel-tonelist-e.eps Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 44 Playing the VIMA Returning to the previous state Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The Setup Menu screen appears. Use the [LOCATION] buttons to select <Tone List>. Turn the SONG [SELECT] knob to turn the <Tone List> setting <Off>. Press the [MENU] button to turn it off.

  • Page 45: Singing Along With The Vima

    Singing along with the VIMA You can connect a microphone to the microphone jack and use the VIMA for karaoke or for singing along with your own playing. Since the VIMA has two microphone jacks, you can connect two mics simultaneously for a duet. You can also apply echo to the sound of the microphone for additional enjoyment.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume Of The Microphone

    Singing along with the VIMA Adjusting the volume of the microphone You can adjust the volume of the sound from the microphone. If two mics are connected, this will change the volume of both mics. Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume (p. 15). If you’re singing along with the song, adjust the song volume by turning the [VOLUME] knob while the song plays.

  • Page 47: Changing The Song To A Key That's Comfortable For Singing (Key Control)

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

  • Page 48: Adding Echo To Vocals

    Singing along with the VIMA Adding echo to vocals You can add echo to vocals arriving via the microphone. This will make singing more enjoyable. fig.VocalEcho-e.eps Press the VOCAL [ECHO] button so it’s lit. Sing into the microphone. Echo will be applied to the sound from the microphone. To turn off the echo Press the [ECHO] button to turn it off.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Karaoke With A Commercially Available Music Cd (Center Cancel)

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

  • Page 50: Connecting Other Equipment

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

  • Page 51: Playing The Sound Of An Audio Device Through The Vima

    Playing the sound of an audio device through the VIMA fig.ConnectStereoSet2-e.eps Portable audio player etc. Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the audio device. Switch off power to the VIMA and the audio device. Make connections using separately available audio cables.

  • Page 52: Connecting A Television

    Connecting other equipment Connecting a television You can connect a video device to the VIMA and directly output the image from that video device to a television or other display equipped with a video connector. fig.ConnectTV-e.eps Portable audio player etc. Video cable Switch off power to the VIMA, and the television and video device you’ll be connecting.

  • Page 53: Connecting Midi Equipment

    VIMA, you can take advantage of a wide range of possibilities. Using a MIDI sequencer to play the VIMA fig.ConnectMIDI2-e.eps Roland MT Series MIDI MIDI Cable If you connect the VIMA with a MIDI sequencer, turn NOTE off the Thru function of the connected MIDI sequencer.

  • Page 54: Connecting Your Computer

    Connect the VIMA to your computer as shown below. fig.ConnectComp-e.eps USB Connecter USB Cable * Refer to the Roland website for system requirements. However, please be aware that the VIMA does not support Mac OS 9. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ * You can’t use the MIDI connectors while using the USB connector.

  • Page 55: Settings

    Settings Playing the recommended sounds (Recommended Tone) If you’ve selected an internal song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), you can conveniently select a “recommended tone” that’s suitable for that song. Press the [MENU] button so it’s lit. The Setup Menu screen appears.

  • Page 56: Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Song Play)

    Settings Playing all songs consecutively (All Song Play) Normally, when you select and play a song, playback will stop when you reach the end of the selected song. However, if you wish, you can make the VIMA play back all the songs that are in the same location.

  • Page 57: Changing The Melody Channel (Melody Channel)

    Channel 10 Drums Channel 16 Guitar Normally, when you play back Roland SMF music data (p. 70), the melody is assigned to channel 4. However, some commercially available SMF music data assigns the melody channel to a different channel. In such cases, you’ll need to change this setting to the channel that...

  • Page 58: Usb Driver Settings (Usb Driver)

    VIMA to your computer via the USB connector. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the original Roland driver may solve the problem. If you do so, make the following setting to specify the USB driver you intend to use before you install the driver.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Symptom Power does not turn on Nothing appears in the screen The screen shows vertical lines / Color is washed-out at the edge of the screen Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”...
  • Page 60 It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. Could you have pressed the [DRUMS] button so the keyboard is set to play drum sounds? If the [DRUMS] button is lit, the white keys C2--B3 will play drum sounds.
  • Page 61 Symptom Song does not play correctly / Song won’t play Can’t play back a song from CD-ROM Can’t select a song Can’t fast-forward or rewind by pressing the [ ] but- ton or [ ] button The song from CD-ROM does not play back immediately Lyric display is wrong Song tempo becomes unsta-...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Symptom Something’s wrong with the image in the connected television or external display The image does not appear in the connected external display Thin horizontal lines flicker in the television screen No image is shown in the ex- ternal display Something’s wrong with the sound from the microphone Mic volume is low or inaudi- Something’s wrong with the...

  • Page 63: If One Of These Messages Appears

    A MIDI communication error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable connection and the MIDI device that is connected. Failed It is possible that there is a problem with the system. Try the operation once again. If this indication appears even after you’ve tried the operation several times, please contact a Roland service center.

  • Page 64: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Strings NaturalGrand Mood Strings Piano 1 Strings Piano 1w Slow Strings Piano 1d Tremolo Str. Piano 2 PizzicatoStr Piano 2w '60s Strings Piano 3 Orchestra Piano 3w Violin Honky-tonk Slow Violin Honky-tonk w Viola E.Piano 1 Cello E.Piano 2 Contrabass Detuned EP 1...
  • Page 65 Percussion Others Celesta Choir 1 Glockenspiel Choir 2 Music Box Voice Vibraphone Humming Vibraphone w Jazz Scat Marimba Synth Voice Marimba w Analog Voice Xylophone Synth Bass 1 TubularBells Synth Bass 2 Church Bell Synth Bass 3 Carillon Synth Bass 4 Santur WarmSyn.Bass Yang Qin...
  • Page 66 Tone List STANDARD Set High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Kick Drum 2 Kick Drum 1 Side Stick Snare Drum TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat...
  • Page 67 ANALOG Set High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell TR-909 Kick TR-808 Kick TR-808 Rim Shot TR-808 Snare TR-808 Clap Electric Snare 3 TR-808 Low Tom 2 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] TR-808 Low Tom 1 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] TR-808 Mid Tom 2...
  • Page 68 Tone List SFX Set ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Guitar Fret Noise Guitar Cutting Noise Up Guitar Cutting Noise Down String Slap of Double Bass Fl.Key Click Laughing...

  • Page 69: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. American Patrol Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home? Can Can Turkey in the Straw Yankee Doodle Boy Yellow Rose of Texas Abide with Me...

  • Page 70: Music Files That The Vima Can Use

    The VIMA Allows You To Use the Following Music Files VIMA TUNES VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music data that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES”...

  • Page 71: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Digital Keyboard Model RK-100 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99 100, 101 Prog Change...

  • Page 72: Main Specifications

    (H) inches 9.2 kg / 20 lbs 5 oz Weight (excluding AC adaptor) Music Rest Owner’s Manual “Roland Photo & Music - Sample Disc” Accessories VIMA TUNES CD-ROM Note ID Label (two types) Drum Key-Map Label AC Adaptor (PSB-7U) Keyboard Stand: KS-RK100...

  • Page 73: Index

    Index Adjusting Brightness ... 16 Tempo ... 21 Volume ... 15, 46 All song Play ... 56 Audio equipment ... 50 AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack ... 12 [BALANCE] knob ... 10 CD drive ... 11 Center cancel ... 49 Changing Key ...
  • Page 74 Index Percussion instruments ... 34 PHONES jacks ... 12 PLAYER ... 11 Playing CD-ROM ... 22 Favorites ... 30–31 Music CD ... 26 Percussion instruments ... 34 Preset ... 20 Recommended tone ... 35 Sound effects ... 34 Power ... 14 Power cord ...
  • Page 75 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : RK-100 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 Telephone : NOTICE AVIS For EU Countries...
  • Page 76 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA SWEE LEE MUSIC EGYPT COMPANY PTE. LTD. 150 Sims Drive, Al Fanny Trading Office SINGAPORE 387381...

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