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Roland Vima RK-500 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 3: Look At All You Can Do With The Vima

    Look at All You Can Do with the VIMA The VIMA is a new concept of keyboard that allows even musically inexperienced people to connect a LCD television, video camera, portable audio player, or other devices, and enjoy music and video.
  • Page 4 Simple and functional design The VIMA’s large buttons and clearly labeled are easy to see and press, making operation simple. The panel design groups the operating buttons by their purpose, so you’ll be able to quickly accomplish what you want to do. Large LCD display for good visibility and easy operation The VIMA’s large LCD display is operated simply by touching the screen.
  • Page 5 Enjoy home videos or DVD video DVD video or videos you’ve shot with your video camera can be shown on a large screen, such as a plasma television connected to the VIMA, while you enjoy performing with the video in the background. Enjoy a slide show of pictures filled with memories You can also enjoy a slide show using vacation or family photos you’ve taken with your digital camera.
  • Page 6 Perform using instrumental sounds appropriate for each song If you’re performing while listening to one of the VIMA’s internal songs, you’ll be able to conveniently choose “Recommended tones” that are suitable for that song. You’ll also be able to watch a slide show that is appropriate for the character of the song. Serious piano performance capability The VIMA gives you full-fledged piano performance capability with three pedals and high-quality grand piano sounds.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the VIMA (RK-500). 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 VIMA’s documentation consists of two volumes; an application guide and an owner’s manual.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Look at All You Can Do with the VIMA... 2 Introduction ... 6 About the Manual... 6 Conventions in this Manual... 6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 12 Important Notes... 15 Names of Things and What They Do... 18 Before You Play ... 24 Getting Ready to Play ...
  • Page 9 Contents Using the Remote... 50 Installing Batteries in the Remote... 50 Using the Remote ... 51 Remote Control Buttons ... 52 Singing Along with the VIMA ... 54 Connecting a Microphone ... 54 Adjusting the Volume of the Microphone ... 55 Adding Echo to Vocals (ECHO) ...
  • Page 10 Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment ... 91 Modifying the Sound ... 91 Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect ... 92 Using an Expression Pedal to Add Dynamics to Your Playing ... 93 Muting the Song Melody and Playing It Yourself (Melody Mute) ...
  • Page 11 Contents Vocal Settings ... 117 Switching the Type of Vocal Effect (Effect)... 117 Specifying the Harmony Channel when Vocal Effect is set to “Music Files” (Music Files Channel)... 118 Selecting the Type of Mic Echo (Echo Type) ... 118 Adjusting the Microphone Echo (Echo) ... 118 Video Settings ...
  • Page 12 Connecting Other Equipment ... 134 Connecting Audio Equipment ... 134 Playing the VIMA through Connected Speakers... 134 Playing the Sound of an Audio Device through the VIMA ... 135 Connecting MIDI Equipment... 136 Using a MIDI Sequencer to Play the VIMA ... 136 Playing a MIDI Sound Module from the VIMA ...

  • Page 13: Using The Unit Safely

    Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center. Do not use or store in the following types of locations • Locations of extremely high temperature (such as...
  • Page 14 Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced. •...
  • Page 15 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet (p. 24). If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet 110a If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immedi-...

  • Page 16: Important Notes

    Important Notes In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 12, please observe the following cautions. Power Supply • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor.
  • Page 17 Important Notes • When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug (not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken connections. • This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this is not a malfunction. 558a • Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the volume at nighttime.
  • Page 18 • You cannot save songs on a CD or delete a song from a CD, nor can you format a CD. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 19: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel [Power On] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 24). [BALANCE] knob Adjusts the volume balance between the song and the keyboard (p. 90). When playing along with a song, you can use this to turn down the song volume.
  • Page 20 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. Use the [DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS] knob to adjust the brightness of the VIMA’s display (p. 27). By pressing the [VIDEO MONITOR] button you can use the VIMA’s display to check the image being shown in the external display or television connected to the VIMA...
  • Page 21 Names of Things and What They Do Bottom Panel (Front Left) PHONES jacks Here you can connect headphones. The VIMA lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 28). VOCAL jacks Here you can connect microphones. The VIMA lets you use two mics simultaneously, so two people can sing together (p.
  • Page 22 Bottom Panel (Rear) These connectors are located at the rear of the bottom panel. SPEAKER connector Plug the speaker cable of the dedicated stand into this connector (p. 27). USB connector You can connect this to your computer for transferring performance data (p.

  • Page 23: Remote Control

    Names of Things and What They Do Remote Control [EJECT] button Opens or closes the CD drive (p. 38). [VOCAL] button Applies an effect to the sound of the microphone (p. 57). [VIDEO] button Switches the image shown in the connected external display or television (p.

  • Page 24: Main Screen

    Main Screen Location in which songs are saved (Song Location) (Tempo, Time signature, Measure number, Song Name) Menu button Song information This area shows the tempo, time signature, measure number, and name of the currently selected song. * Song information cannot be displayed for a song from a music CD.

  • Page 25: 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). fig.PowerOn.eps Upward Power On position Connect the included power cord to the AC INLET located at the rear of the bottom panel.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    Turning the Power Off Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way toward the left to minimize the volume. fig.VolumeMin.eps Press the [Power On] switch. The screen goes blank and the power is turned off. ig.PowerOn.eps Upward Power On position If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn NOTE off the [Power On] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Music Rest

    Before You Play Attaching the Music Rest Here’s how to attach the included music rest. Loosen the screws used for securing the music rest on the rear panel of the instrument (two locations). fig.MusicRestScrew.eps Place the music rest between the screws and the chassis.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    Connecting the Speaker Cable Plug the speaker cable extending from the VIMA’s stand into the SPEAKER connector located at the back of the VIMA’s bottom panel. fig.SpeakerCable.eps SPEAKER Connector Speaker Cable Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s NOTE connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.

  • Page 29: Listening Through Headphones

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

  • Page 30: About The Pedals

    About the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. fig.pedals-e.eps Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal (right pedal) While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.

  • Page 31: Connecting An External Display Or A Television

    Before You Play Connecting an External Display or a Television Connecting a Television fig.connectTV.eps Rear of the VIMA’s bottom panel VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO jack S-VIDEO connector Making Connections Before you make connections to other devices, you must turn down the volume of all NOTE devices and turn off their power to prevent malfunctions or damage to your speakers.

  • Page 32: Connecting An External Display

    Connecting an External Display fig.ConnectDisplay.eps Rear of the VIMA’s bottom panel ANALOG RGB OUTPUT Connecter Types of display that can be connected In general, you can connect any display that is sold as a “multiscan monitor.” However, NOTE to be certain, please check the following specifications before you connect your display. Resolution Horizontal scan rate Vertical scan rate...

  • Page 33: Switching Off Your Television Or External Display

    Before You Play Switching Off Your Television or External Display You must turn off the power of the television or external display in the following order. Minimize the volume of the VIMA (p. 25). Switch off the connected television or display. Switch off the VIMA (p.

  • Page 34: Using The Vima's Display To Check The Image Shown On The External Display

    Using the VIMA’s Display to Check the Image Shown on the External Display Here’s how you can use the VIMA’s display to view the image that’s being shown on the external display or television connected to the VIMA. Normally, the VIMA’s display will show the main screen.

  • Page 35: Listening To Songs

    Listening to Songs Songs You Can Listen to on the VIMA You can listen to internal songs, songs you’ve recorded yourself, songs from a music CD, songs from the CD-ROM included with the VIMA, and songs saved on USB memory (sold separately).

  • Page 36: Listening To Internal Songs

    Listening to Internal Songs The VIMA contains numerous built-in songs. Here’s how to select and play back one of these songs. fig.Panel-SelectSong-e.eps Selecting a Song Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. In the main screen, touch If you’re using the remote, press the remote’s [INTERNAL] button.

  • Page 37: Playing The Song

    Listening to Songs Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to play. fig.SongSelectInt-02.eps You can also select a song by touching it in the screen. Playing the Song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Panel [ The [ ] button If you’re in the middle of a song, this button returns you to the beginning...
  • Page 38 All of the internal songs are able to display a notation. The notation shows you the notes of the song (p. 64). If there’s a song that you’re practicing or that you particularly like, you can save it in “Favorites” for easy access. You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory connected to the external memory connector, or music CDs.

  • Page 39: Listening To Songs From Cd

    Listening to Songs Listening to Songs from CD Here’s how to play back commercially available music CDs, CD-ROMs containing SMF music files, the CD-ROM included with the VIMA, or the CD-ROMs made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES). Inserting the CD into the CD Drive Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray.
  • Page 40 Insert the CD you want to play into the CD drive. Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. In the main screen, touch If you’re using the remote, press the remote’s [EXTERNAL] button several times to select “CD” as the location of the song you want to play.
  • Page 41 Listening to Songs Playing the Song from a CD Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. To stop the song, press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again. You can also play/stop the song by pressing the remote’s [ When you press the remote [ successively, starting with the selected song.
  • Page 42 Removing the CD Press the [CD EJECT] button to open the disc tray. Remove the CD from the disc tray. You can also open or close the disc tray by pressing the remote’s [EJECT] button. You can also open or close the disc tray by pressing the eject button located on the CD drive.

  • Page 43: Listening To Songs From Usb Memory

    Listening to Songs Listening to Songs from USB Memory Here’s how you can listen to songs that are saved on USB memory (sold separately). You can also use the keyboard to play along with the song. fig.Panel-SelectSong-e.eps Selecting a Song Connect the USB memory (sold separately) containing the song you want to listen to the external memory connector (p.
  • Page 44 Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to play. fig.SongSelectExt-02.eps You can also select a song by touching it in the screen. Playing the Song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. You can also play/stop the song by pressing the remote’s [ you can press the remote’s [ When you use the remote’s [ played back consecutively, beginning with the selected song.

  • Page 45: Registering A Song In "Favorites" (Copy)

    Listening to Songs Registering a Song in “Favorites” (Copy) If there’s a song that you particularly like or listen to often, you can register it in “Favorites” for easy access. You can’t copy music CD songs to “Favorites.” NOTE What is “Favorites”? This is an area in which you can register songs you recorded on the VIMA or songs from connected USB memory or a CD-ROM.
  • Page 46 Touch the main screen to select the location that contains the song you want to copy to “Favorites.” Indication (Internal) (CD) (Ext Memory) Songs that you record can also be saved in “Favorites” (p. 102). Turn the [SELECT] knob to select a song. You can also select a song by touching it in the screen.

  • Page 47: Listening To Songs Copied In "Favorites

    Listening to Songs Listening to Songs Copied in “Favorites” Here’s how to play back a song you’ve copied to “Favorites.” fig.Panel-SelectSong-e.eps Selecting a Song Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. In the main screen, touch If you’re using the remote, press the remote’s [FAVORITES] button.
  • Page 48 Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to play. fig.SongSelectFavorites-02.eps You can also select a song by touching it in the screen. Playing the Song Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. The selected song will play. Panel [ The [ ] button If you’re in the middle of a song, this button returns you to the beginning ] button Selecting the next song.

  • Page 49: Deleting A Song From "Favorites

    Listening to Songs Deleting a Song from “Favorites” fig.Panel-DelFavorites-e.eps Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. In the main screen, touch copied in “Favorites.” Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to delete. You can also select a song by touching it in the screen.

  • Page 50: Changing The Tempo Of A Song

    Changing the Tempo of a Song Here’s how to change the tempo of a song. If a song is too fast for you to play or sing along comfortably, you can slow it down to a more comfortable tempo. Changing the tempo will not affect the pitch. You can also change the tempo even while the song is playing.

  • Page 51: Using The Remote

    Listening to Songs Using the Remote You can use the included remote control to conveniently play/stop a song or to select songs. You can also use the remote to switch the image of the external display or television, or assign frequently used functions to the remote buttons. For details on how the remote control’s buttons function, refer to “Remote Control Buttons”...

  • Page 52: Using The Remote

    Using the Remote When using the remote, point it toward the remote sensor on the VIMA, and stay within the allowable operating range described below. fig.Remote Control-2.eps Front View Over View Cautions when using the remote • You can’t operate two or more of the remote’s buttons simultaneously. •...

  • Page 53: Remote Control Buttons

    Listening to Songs Remote Control Buttons You can use the buttons of the remote control to perform the following functions. fig.Remote Control-3.eps Button name [EJECT] button [VOCAL] button [VIDEO] button Opens or closes the CD drive (p. 38). Applies an effect to vocals arriving via the microphone. Each time you press the button, the vocal effect type (the type of effect applied to the sound from the microphone) will change.
  • Page 54 Button name Returns the setting of the remote’s [VOCAL] button to its original state. [CANCEL] button The sound of the melody channel will be set to Piano. The sound of the melody channel (p. 115) will change each time you press [TONE] button this button.

  • Page 55: Singing Along With The Vima

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

  • Page 56: Adjusting The Volume Of The Microphone

    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. fig.Panel-MicVolume-e.eps Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall volume (p. 25). If you want to sing along with the song, turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the song volume while the song is playing.

  • Page 57: Adding Echo To Vocals (Echo)

    Singing Along with the VIMA Adding Echo to Vocals (ECHO) You can add echo to vocals arriving via the microphone. This will make singing more enjoyable. fig.Panel-VocalEcho-e.eps Press the [ECHO] button so it’s lit. Sing into the microphone. Echo will be applied to the sound from the microphone. You can adjust the depth of the echo.

  • Page 58: Applying An Effect To Vocals (Vocal Effects)

    Applying an Effect to Vocals (VOCAL EFFECTS) You can apply various effects to vocals arriving via the microphone. Effects applied to the vocals are called “vocal effects.” These effects let you transform a female voice into a male voice, or add harmony to your voice. fig.Panel-VocalEffect-e.eps Press the [VOCAL EFFECTS] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 59: Changing The Song To A Key That's Comfortable For Singing (Key Control)

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

  • Page 60: Enjoying Karaoke With A Music Cd (Center Cancel)

    Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (CENTER CANCEL) You can minimize the vocal sounds of a commercially available music CD, and sing the vocal part yourself. This is a convenient way to enjoy karaoke or practice soloing with a favorite music CD.

  • Page 61: Muting The Melody Of An Internal Song Or Music Files For A Sing-Along (Melody Mute)

    Singing Along with the VIMA Muting the Melody of an Internal Song or Music Files for a Sing-along (Melody Mute) The “Melody Mute” function lets you temporarily mute the melody from the playback of an internal song or of music files. Let’s try singing the melody while you listen to the song. There’s also a “Melody Guide function”...

  • Page 62: Decreasing The Melody Volume Of A Song (Melody Guide)

    Decreasing the Melody Volume of a Song (Melody Guide) The “Melody Guide” function lets you decrease the volume of the melody of an internal song or SMF music files. Using this function, you can decrease the melody to a lower (but still audible) level, helping you to learn the melody while you sing along.

  • Page 63: Enjoying Music And Video With The Vima

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA You can connect an external display or a television to the VIMA, and use it to watch the piano roll screen, a slide show, a notation, or video from another device connected to the VIMA.
  • Page 64 You can use the remote control unit to switch screens. For details, refer to “Remote Control Buttons” (p. 52). fig.ConnectExtDevice-e.eps Enjoy powerful sound and big-screen playback from your portable audio/video player ➝ page 72 By connecting your portable audio/video player to the VIMA, you can enjoy powerful sound from the VIMA’s speakers and big-screen playback from a television or an external display connected to the VIMA.

  • Page 65: Performing While You Watch A Notation (Digiscore)

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Performing while You Watch a Notation (DIGISCORE) The VIMA can display a notation not only for the internal songs but also for SMF music files and for your own performance you recorded on the VIMA. This is a convenient way for you to perform while looking at the notation, or to check the notes in a performance you recorded.
  • Page 66 The VIMA provides three types of notation screen. Each time you press the [DIGISCORE] button, the screen will change as follows. fig.DigiScoreScreens.eps Notation (Enlarged) Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play the song. The song will begin playing, and the notation pages will turn automatically as the song progresses.

  • Page 67: Watching The Notes While A Song Plays (Piano Roll)

    For even more enjoyment, the VIMA also provides Roland’s own modern-type piano roll screen which lets you change the background image (wallpaper) and specify how the notes will appear.
  • Page 68 Press the [PIANO ROLL] button to switch the type of piano roll screen. Pressing the [PIANO ROLL] button repeatedly cycles you through the available choices for the piano roll screen, in this order: piano roll screen (classic type) → piano roll screen (modern type) →...

  • Page 69: Performing With A Background Image From A Video Camera

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Performing with a Background Image from a Video Camera The image from your video camera can be shown on an external display or a television connected to the VIMA. In the large external screen, you show yourself performing in real time, or show a video you’ve taken of your family for everyone to enjoy.
  • Page 70 Turn on the video function. If you’ve connected your video camera to the VIDEO INPUT CAM 1 connector, press the [CAM 1] button so it’s lit. If you’ve connected your video camera to the VIDEO INPUT CAM 2 connector, press the [CAM 2] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 71: Performing With A Background Image From A Dvd Player

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Performing with a Background Image from a DVD Player You can connect your DVD player and use an external display or a television connected to the VIMA to show the image from the DVD player while listening to the music or narration through the VIMA’s speakers.
  • Page 72 Turn on the video function. Press the video function select [DVD] button so it’s lit. fig.Panel-DVD-e.eps Play back your DVD player. The external display or television connected to the VIMA will show the video being played by the DVD player. The audio from the DVD player will be played back through the VIMA’s speakers. For details on operation, refer to the owner’s manual of your DVD player.

  • Page 73: Enjoying Powerful Sound And Big-Screen Playback From Your Portable Audio/Video Player

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Turning Off the Video Function Press the lit [DVD] button to turn off its illumination. If all of the video function select buttons are not lighted, the television or external display will show the VIMA logo (p.
  • Page 74 Turn on the video function. Press the video function select [EXT IN] button so it’s lit. fig.Panel-ExtInput-e.eps Play back your portable audio/video player. The external display or television connected to the VIMA will show the image from your portable audio/video player. The sound from your player will be heard from the VIMA’s speakers. For details, refer to the owner’s manual of your portable audio player has video capability.

  • Page 75: Playing Photos Automatically (Slide Show)

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Playing Photos Automatically (Slide Show) What is a slide show? Slide Show is a function that displays photos in succession. You can have the photos switch automatically at the time interval you specify, somewhat like watching a movie. You can specify how the transition will occur between images (photos) in the slide show.

  • Page 76: Watching A Slide Show With Digital Camera Photos

    Watching a Slide Show with Digital Camera Photos Photos of your vacation or of your family can be displayed as a slide show on the large screen of a television or display connected to the VIMA. Simply use a USB cable included with your digital camera to connect your digital camera to the VIMA.
  • Page 77 Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Press the [SLIDE SHOW] button so it’s lit. fig.btn-SlideShow.eps Select the song that you want to play (p. 35, p. 38, p. 42, p. 46). Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to play back the song. The photos in your digital camera will be displayed as a slide show on the television or display connected to the VIMA.

  • Page 78: Watching A Slide Show With Photos Saved On Usb Memory

    Watching a Slide Show with Photos Saved on USB Memory Photos (images) saved on USB memory can be displayed as a slide show. On your computer, prepare the images that you want to display. Image data that can be displayed Size Format Name...

  • Page 79: Freely Switching Between Images

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Freely Switching Between Images You can connect various video devices to the VIMA, and then use the video function select buttons on the VIMA’s panel to freely control the image that’s shown on the external display or television.

  • Page 80: Specifying The Transition Time Between Images

    Specifying the Transition Time Between Images When you press a video function select button to switch the image that’s displayed, the currently displayed image will fade to black, and the image to be displayed next will appear gradually. You can adjust the time over which this transition occurs. fig.Panel-Transition-e.eps Turn the [TRANSITION] knob.

  • Page 81: Viewing Lyrics

    Enjoying Music and Video with the VIMA Viewing Lyrics If you’re playing an internal song or SMF music files that contains lyrics, you can view the lyrics on an external display or television. You can view the lyrics against the background of an image shown from a video camera or DVD player connected to the VIMA.

  • Page 82: Performing

    Performing Selecting the Sound Played from the Keyboard The VIMA has seven “INSTRUMENT buttons.” Press an INSTRUMENT button to choose the instrumental sound you want to play from the keyboard. fig.Panel-ToneButton-e.eps In the main screen, touch <Standard> tab. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. Press one of the INSTRUMENT buttons to select an instrumental sound.
  • Page 83 Performing Play the keyboard. You will hear the instrumental sound you choose. If you’ve selected “Recommend” (recommended tones) in the main screen, you’ll be able to play instrumental sounds that are appropriate for the selected internal song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) (p.

  • Page 84: Playing Sound Effects Or Percussion Instruments From The Keyboard

    Playing Sound Effects or Percussion Instruments from the Keyboard You can play sound effects or percussion instrument sounds from the keyboard. fig.Panel-drums-e.eps Press the [DRUMS] button so its indicator is lit. Play notes in the C2–B3 range on the keyboard. The white keys in the C2–B3 range will play drum sounds.

  • Page 85: Performing With Sounds That Match The Song (Recommended Tones)

    Performing Performing with Sounds that Match the Song (Recommended Tones) When playing along on the keyboard while listening to an internal song or a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), this function lets you play using instrumental sounds that are appropriate for the atmosphere of the selected song. When you select an internal song or a song from a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), sounds suitable for that song will automatically be assigned to the three buttons [1], [2], and [3].
  • Page 86 In the bottom of the screen, touch <Recommend> tab. The three recommended tones will be shown in the screen. The same three recommended tones will also be selected for the [1], [2], and [3] INSTRUMENT buttons. Select the tone you want to play. You can either touch one of the three tone buttons in the screen, or press the [1], [2], or [3] button.

  • Page 87: Performing With Your Favorite Sounds (User Tones)

    Performing Performing with Your Favorite Sounds (User Tones) The VIMA contains the tones of numerous instruments in addition to the seven tones accessible through the INSTRUMENT buttons. From this large selection of internal instruments, you can select and assign your favorite tones to the [1] button, [2] button, and [3] button.
  • Page 88 Touch the button whose tone assignment you want to change. You can also press one of the INSTRUMENT buttons [1], [2], or [3] to select the button whose tone assignment you want to change. In the screen, touch <Tone>. The user tone setting screen appears. Touch the name of a tone group.

  • Page 89: Selecting User Tones

    Performing Selecting User Tones Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. In the bottom of the screen, touch <USER> tab. The screen will show the three tones that are currently assigned as user tones. These three tones are also assigned to the [1], [2], and [3] INSTRUMENT buttons of the panel.

  • Page 90: Sounding A Count To Keep Your Timing Accurate

    Sounding a Count to Keep your Timing Accurate If you’re playing along with a song, you can sound a count to make it easier to synchronize your own playing with the song. A “count-in” is a count that is sounded before the song begins to play.

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Volume Balance Between The Song And Keyboard

    Performing 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 92: Using The D Beam Controller For Additional Enjoyment

    Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment Modifying the Sound You can modify the sound simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller located on the panel. fig.Panel-DBeam-e.eps Press one of the D Beam buttons [PITCH], [FILTER], or [VOLUME] so it’s lit and the D Beam controller is activated.

  • Page 93: Moving Your Hand Above The D Beam Controller To Produce A Sound Effect

    Performing Turning the D Beam Controller Off Press the button you pressed in step 1 several times so its light is turned off. Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect You can produce various sound effects simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller on the panel.

  • Page 94: Using An Expression Pedal To Add Dynamics To Your Playing

    Using an Expression Pedal to Add Dynamics to Your Playing You can connect an expression pedal (sold separately) and use it to adjust the volume. By varying the volume, you can add dynamic variety to your performance. Depressing the pedal increases the volume, while releasing it decreases the volume. fig.Connect-ExpPedal.eps Expression Pedal (EV-7 etc.)

  • Page 95: Muting The Song Melody And Playing It Yourself (Melody Mute)

    Performing Muting the Song Melody and Playing It Yourself (Melody Mute) The “Melody Mute” function lets you temporarily mute the melody from the playback of an internal song or of music files. Let’s try singing the melody while you listen to the song. There’s also a “Melody Guide function”...

  • Page 96: Hearing The Song Melody While You Play It (Melody Guide)

    Hearing the Song Melody While You Play It (Melody Guide) The “Melody Guide” function lets you decrease the volume of the melody of an internal song or SMF music files. Until you’ve learned the melody, you can listen to the melody at a lower volume while you practice playing it yourself.

  • Page 97: Recording

    Recording The VIMA lets you record your own performances. You can record yourself playing along with a song, or play back your recorded performance and listen to it. The following types of recording can be done. • Record along with an internal song or a SMF music file from USB memory or CD-ROM →...

  • Page 98: Recording Your Keyboard Performance

    Recording Your Keyboard Performance Here’s how to record what you play on the keyboard without using an internal song. fig.Panel-P87-e.eps Performance Settings Select the sound that you want to use (p. 81). Use the INSTRUMENT buttons or the touch panel to select the desired sound. Recording Settings Press the [ If a song was already selected before you pressed the [...

  • Page 99: Start Recording

    Recording Touch <New Song>. Now you can record a new song. The VIMA enters recording-standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [ You can’t record while the “Player” setting screen (p. 114) is displayed. NOTE Start Recording Press the [PLAY/STOP] button.

  • Page 100: Recording Your Playing Along With A Song

    Recording Your Playing Along with a Song Here’s how to record your playing along with an internal song or a SMF music file from USB memory or CD-ROM. The song being played back will be recorded together with your keyboard performance. You can’t record your performance along with a song from a music CD.
  • Page 101 Recording Recording Settings Press the [ The following screen appears. fig.msg-rec.eps Touch <Add On>. This setting lets you record while listening to the selected song. The VIMA enters recording-standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [ When you press the [ NOTE automatically be set to “One Song.”...

  • Page 102: Saving Your Performance

    Saving Your Performance About Saving and Copying After recording a song, you can save it in “Favorites.” Songs saved in “Favorites” can also be copied to USB memory or other external memory. fig.SongSaveCopy.eps VIMA Recorded Song Save “Favorites” (User Memory) A song you record cannot be saved directly into USB memory.

  • Page 103: Saving A Recorded Song In "Favorites

    Saving Your Performance Saving a Recorded Song in “Favorites” After recording a song, you can save it in “Favorites.” If you record a song and then switch off the VIMA’s power before saving that song, it will be lost. Songs you save in “Favorites” will be preserved even when you turn off the power, so be sure to save the songs you want to keep.
  • Page 104 Touch <OK>. A screen like the following appears. This screen lets you rename the song you’ve recorded. fig.d-FavoritesRename.eps If you don’t want to rename the song, proceed to step 6. Touch to move the cursor. Enter the desired text. Touch the icon for the character you want to enter, and that character will appear at the position of the cursor.

  • Page 105: Using Usb Memory

    Songs you’ve recorded on the VIMA can be copied to USB memory (sold separately) for safekeeping. You can also play back SMF music files you’ve saved on USB memory, or copy this data to “Favorites.” Use USB memory availablefrom Roland. Proper functioning cannot be guaranteed if NOTE other external memory products are used.

  • Page 106: Locking The External Memory Connector Cover

    Press the front of the external memory connector cover to close it. You must leave the external memory connector cover closed except while inserting or NOTE removing USB memory. Locking the External Memory Connector Cover You can lock the external memory connector cover to prevent theft of the USB memory (sold separately) connected to the external memory connector.

  • Page 107: Initializing Usb Memory (Format)

    Saving Your Performance Initializing USB Memory (Format) “Initialization” (formatting) is an operation that prepares USB memory so that it can be used with the VIMA. If the USB memory is not formatted correctly for the VIMA, it cannot be used. Formatting the USB memory will erase all the content stored on that USB memory.
  • Page 108 Touch <Format External Memory>. The following screen appears. fig.d-format.eps If you decide not to format the USB memory, touch <Cancel>. Touch <OK>. Formatting begins. When formatting is complete, you’re returned to the previous screen. Never turn off the power while the screen indicates <Initializing...>. Doing so will NOTE destroy the USB memory, rendering it unusable.

  • Page 109: Copying A Song

    Saving Your Performance Copying a Song Copying a Song from “Favorites” to USB Memory Here’s how you can copy a song saved in “Favorites” to USB memory. In this way, songs you’ve recorded on the VIMA and saved in “Favorites” can be copied to USB memory.
  • Page 110 Select the song that you want to copy to the USB memory. Touch (Favorites) in the main screen to access the list of songs saved in “Favorites.” Touch the screen or turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to copy. fig.SongSelectInt-01.eps_85 Press the [COPY/SAVE] button.

  • Page 111: Copying A Song From Usb Memory Or Cd-Rom To "Favorites

    Saving Your Performance Copying a Song from USB Memory or CD-ROM to “Favorites” You can copy a song from USB memory or CD-ROM to “Favorites” (p. 44). If you’ve copied a song from CD-ROM or USB memory to “Favorites,” you’ll be able to play that song without having to insert the CD-ROM in the CD tray or connect the USB memory to the external memory connector.
  • Page 112 Turn the [SELECT] knob to select the song you want to copy. fig.SongSelectInt-01.eps_85 Press the [COPY/SAVE] button. The following screen appears. If you decide not to copy the song, touch <Cancel>. Touch <OK>. The song will be copied from USB memory or CD-ROM to “Favorites.” To select a song you copied to “Favorites,”...

  • Page 113: Settings

    Settings System Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. fig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <System>. A screen like the following appears. fig.d-Function-02.eps To change the setting, touch item you want to specify.

  • Page 114: Adding Reverberation (Reverb)

    Adding Reverberation (Reverb) You can add reverberation (reverb) to the sound. Adding reverb will produce the spacious sensation of performing in a concert hall. Settings Explanation Higher settings produce deeper reverb, Off, enhancing the sense of spaciousness and depth. 1–10 With a setting of Off there will be no reverb.

  • Page 115: Matching The Pitch With Other Instruments (Master Tune)

    Settings Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tune) When playing together with other instruments, this setting lets you adjust the VIMA’s standard pitch to match the other instruments. Standard pitch is usually expressed as the frequency of the middle-A note of the keyboard. This “Master Tuning” setting is what you will adjust when you need to match the VIMA’s pitch to other instruments.

  • Page 116: Continuous Playback (Play Mode)

    Channel 10 Drums Channel 16 Guitar Normally, when you play back Roland SMF music files (p. 151), the melody is assigned to channel 4. However, some commercially available SMF music files assigns the melody channel to a different channel. In such cases, you’ll need to change this setting to the channel...

  • Page 117: Remote Control Settings

    Settings Remote Control Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. ig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <Remote Control>. A screen like the following appears.

  • Page 118: Vocal Settings

    Vocal Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. fig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <Vocal>. A screen like the following appears. fig.d-Function-06.eps To change the setting, touch item you want to specify.

  • Page 119: Specifying The Harmony Channel When Vocal Effect Is Set To "Music Files" (Music Files Channel)

    Channel 10 Guitar Channel 16 Normally, when you play back Roland SMF music files (p. 151), the harmony is assigned to channel 5. However, some commercially available SMF music files assigns the melody channel to a different channel. In such cases, you’ll need to change this setting to the channel...

  • Page 120: Video Settings

    Video Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. ig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <Video>. A screen like the following appears. fig.d-Function-07.eps To change the setting, touch item you want to specify.

  • Page 121: Specifying The Television Format (Ntsc/Pal)

    Settings Specifying the Television Format (NTSC/PAL) Set the VIMA’s television format to match the television format of the television, video camera, or DVD player that is connected. Change this setting if the image is not correctly shown on the television, or if the image from your video camera or DVD player is not displayed correctly.

  • Page 122: Classic Type Piano Roll Screen Settings

    Classic Type Piano Roll Screen Settings Here you can change the settings for how the piano roll screen is displayed. When you open the classic type piano roll screen, a picture of a player piano will appear in the screen. Access the main screen.

  • Page 123: Specifying How Notes Are Shown (Gradation)

    Specifying the Logo of the Piano (Logo) You can specify the logo shown on the player piano in the classic type piano roll screen. Settings ROLAND, RODGERS, EDIROL, BOSS Modern Type Piano Roll Screen Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen.

  • Page 124: Specifying The Direction In Which The Piano Roll Screen Moves (Viewpoint)

    Press the [EXIT] button when you’re finished making settings. Specifying the Direction in which the Piano Roll Screen Moves (Viewpoint) You can specify how the note bars will move when the modern type piano roll screen is shown. Setting Explanation Horizontal The note bars will move from right to left.

  • Page 125: Slide Show Settings

    Settings Slide Show Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. fig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <Slide Show>. A screen like the following appears.

  • Page 126: Count Settings

    Count Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. ig.d-Function-01-1.eps Touch <Count>. A screen like the following appears. fig.d-Function-11.eps To change the setting, touch item you want to specify.

  • Page 127: D Beam Controller Settings

    Settings D Beam Controller Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. fig.d-Function-01-2.eps Touch <D Beam>. A screen like the following appears.

  • Page 128: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings Access the main screen. If the main screen is not shown, press the [EXIT] button several times to access the main screen. fig.d-MainScreen.eps In the main screen, touch <Menu>. The menu screen appears. fig.d-Function-01-2.eps Touch <MIDI>. A screen like the following appears. fig.d-Function-13.eps To change the setting, touch item you want to specify.

  • Page 129: Disconnecting The Internal Sound Generator And Keyboard (Local Control)

    No sound produced Sound Generator Local Off When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. The MT transmits a Local Off message when the power is turned on. If you turn on the power in the order of the VIMA →...

  • Page 130: Usb Driver Settings

    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 131: Other Settings

    Settings Other Settings Restoring the Factory-set Condition (Factory Reset) You can restore the settings you’ve changed on the VIMA to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory Reset.” When you perform a Factory Reset, all the settings NOTE you have stored will be erased, and the VIMA will return to the factory-set condition.

  • Page 132: Initializing User Memory (Format User Memory)

    Initializing User Memory (Format User Memory) The VIMA has an internal storage area in which you can store your recorded performances. This area is called “user memory.” The songs you save in “Favorites” are held in this user memory (p. 44). If you want to erase the entire contents of user memory and restore it to the factory-set condition, execute the following procedure.

  • Page 133: Initializing Usb Memory (Format External Memory)

    Settings Initializing USB Memory (Format External Memory) You can initialize (format) USB memory that’s connected to the VIMA. If you want to erase the entire contents of USB memory and return it to the condition in which you purchased it, execute the following procedure.

  • Page 134: Calibrating The Touch Screen (Touch Screen)

    Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen) The point detected by the touch screen may drift as you use the VIMA for an extended time. If you notice such a drift, you can correct it by calibrating the touch screen as follows. Access the main screen.

  • Page 135: 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 tape recorder or other recording device.

  • Page 136: Playing The Sound Of An Audio Device Through The Vima

    Playing the Sound of an Audio Device through the VIMA fig.audio2.eps Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the audio device you are connecting. Switch off power to the VIMA and the audio device you are connecting. Make connections using separately available audio cables.

  • Page 137: Connecting Midi Equipment

    For example, you can play one device from the keyboard of another device, or switch sounds remotely. What’s MIDI? “MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that allows performance data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers.

  • Page 138: Connecting Your Computer

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the VIMA to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Refer to “Disabling the Remote Control Unit (Remote Control).” Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory? Unable to read from/write to USB Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory memory products. “Buzz” is heard from external...
  • Page 140 Symptom No sound Could the VIMA’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down? Could headphones be connected? Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack? The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the headphone jacks.
  • Page 141 If you don’t hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. Page p. 58 p. 114 p.
  • Page 142 If you hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. Song does not play correctly Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song? Are you sure?”...
  • Page 143 Troubleshooting Symptom Song name in USB memory or CD-ROM is not shown Song titles on a music CD are not shown Song volume is low Can’t hear the vocal of a music CD / Can’t hear the melody of music files Vocal sounds from a commercially produced music CD are not minimized when you...
  • Page 144 Symptom Something’s wrong with the image in the connected television or external display Is your external display or television connected correctly? Is your external display or television powered up? Are you using a display that the VIMA can use? Refer to “Types of display that can be connected.” Is the television format specified correctly? No image is shown in the Is the video output aspect ratio set correctly?
  • Page 145 Troubleshooting Symptom Something’s wrong with the sound from the microphone Mic volume is too low (or inaudible) Your voice in the mic sounds wrong The volume of the mic changes Cause/Action Is the mic connected correctly? Could the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob be turned to the minimum position? The mic volume is adjusted with the VOCAL [LEVEL] knob;...

  • Page 146: Error Messages

    There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved Error: 51 after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center. The External Memory port was subjected to excessive current. Make sure that there is no problem Error: 65 with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

  • Page 147: 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 148 Woodwinds Percussion Flute Celesta Piccolo Glockenspiel Recorder Music Box Pan Flute Vibraphone Oboe Vibraphone w Clarinet Marimba English Horn Marimba w Bassoon Xylophone Bottle Blow TubularBells Shakuhachi Church Bell Whistle Carillon Ocarina Santur Bagpipe Yang Qin Shanai Timpani Kalimba Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock...
  • Page 149 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 1 Snare Drum TR-909 Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat...
  • Page 150 ANALOG Set High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Electric Kick 2 TR-808 Kick TR-808 Rim Shot TR-808 Snare TR-909 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 151 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 152: 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 files that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES”...

  • Page 153: The Vima's Screens

    The VIMA’s Screens Main Screen → p. 23 Setting Screens (Menu Screen, Setting Screen) Here you can make detailed adjustments such as the keyboard sensitivity (key touch) and the amount of microphone echo. Menu Screen Select the item you want to change. Setting Screen Press the button to change the desired setting.

  • Page 154: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Recreational Keyboard Model RK-500 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...

  • Page 155: Specifications

    Specifications RK-500: VIMA Recreational Keyboard <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive hammer action keyboard with escapement) Touch Sensitivity Medium, Heavy, Light, Fixed <Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2 / GM / GS / XG Lite 128 voices Max. Polyphony 264 tones Tones Drum Set: 8 drum sets + Sound Effects, Manual Drums 415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
  • Page 156 <Others> 50 W x 2 Rated Power Output 20 cm x 2, 8 cm x 2 Speakers Graphical Color LCD (TFT) 800 x 480 dots (with backlit) Display Yes (Built-in Display, External Display) Lyrics Damper (half-pedal recognition) Soft (half-pedal recognition) Pedals Sostenuto Type 1, Type 2...
  • Page 157 * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Owner’s Manual Application Guide CD-ROM (Roland Photo & Music–Sample Disc) Note ID Label (two types) Drum Key-Map Label Remote Control...

  • Page 158: Index

    Index ... 21, 24 AC INLET ... 29 Adjuster ... 115 All Song Playback ... 21 ANALOG RGB OUT connector ... 6 Application Guide ... 30 Aspect Ratio ... 134 Audio Equipment ... 21 AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack ... 123 Background ...
  • Page 159 Index ... 151 GS Format ... 28 Headphone Hook ... 28 Headphones Initializing ... 132 USB Memory ... 131 User Memory ... 19, 81 INSTRUMENT ... 81 INSTRUMENT Button . 19, 22–23, 34–35, 58, 60, 74, 84, 94 Internal Song ...
  • Page 160 Screen ... 23, 152 Main Screen ... 152 Menu Screen ... 152 Messages ... 64 Notation Screen ... 66 Piano Roll Screen ... 152 Rename Screen ... 152 Setting Screens ... 152 User Tone Setting Screen ... 74–75, 77 Slide Show ...
  • Page 161 MEMO...
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  • Page 163 Photographers and illustrators whose images are used in this product Kenji Senda, Hiroshi Honda, Norio Matsushika, Masakazu Watanabe, Keiji Akamatsu, Toshio Kimura, Masaru Kudo, Y.S.Shaw, Mark Tsuruta, Alberto Kniepkamp, Carl Heino, Tomoyuki Ejiri, Photo by © Koichi.Shirahara, Photo by © Jiro.Morimoto, Photo by © Eiichi.Murashita, Photo by ©...
  • Page 164 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. EGYPT 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 165 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : RK-500 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...

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