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Roland XV-5080 Quick Start Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Roland XV-5080 synthesizer module.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"
(Owner's manual p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's manual p. 3, 4), and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (Owner's manual p. 5). 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 ev-
ery feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual and Quick Start should be read in its entire-
ty. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
The guide comprises three sections, a "Quick Start" manual, an"Owner's Manual"and a "Q&A,
Sound List."
The "Quick Start" manual (this volume) explains the XV-5080's basic functions using examples that
are clear and easy to grasp. Read this volume first.
In addition to the XV-5080's basic operations, the "Owner's Manual" provides descriptions of more
advanced uses and applications. When referring to the Owner's Manual, you can find the
information you are looking for by checking the Table of Contents, and Index in each page.
The "Q&A, Sound List" contains frequently asked questions about the XV-5080, along with answer
to those questions.
*
The display screens printed in this owner's manual are based on the factory settings. However,
please be aware that in some cases they may differ from the actual factory settings.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission
of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1: Quick Start

    The guide comprises three sections, a “Quick Start” manual, an“Owner’s Manual”and a “Q&A, Sound List.” The “Quick Start” manual (this volume) explains the XV-5080’s basic functions using examples that are clear and easy to grasp. Read this volume first. In addition to the XV-5080’s basic operations, the “Owner’s Manual” provides descriptions of more advanced uses and applications.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Patches from the FAVORITE LIST... 51 Using the XV-5080 in Live Performance ...52 Using the XV-5080 with Another Synthesizer to Play Sounds ... 52 Using an External MIDI Device to Change Effects in the Multi-Effects... 52 For More Advanced Use of the XV-5080..54...

  • Page 3: Getting Ready To Play

    Getting Ready to Play Installing the Wave Expansion Board The XV-5080 can be further expanded with the installation of up to eight optional wave expansion boards (up to four SRX Series boards and four SR- JV80 Series boards). Wave data is stored in these wave expansion boards.

  • Page 4: Installing The Wave Expansion Board (Srx/Sr-Jv80 Series)

    Installing the Wave Expansion Board (SRX/SR- JV80 Series) Before installing any Wave Expansion Board, turn off the power on the XV-5080 and all devices connected to it. Remove only the top panel screws indicated in the following figure. fig.00-002.e(top panel) Remove the cover.
  • Page 5 Slots are provided inside the XV-5080 for SRX Series and SR- JV80 Series boards. Referring to the diagram below, plug the wave expansion board’s connector into the connector at the wave expansion board slot, and simultaneously insert the board holder into the hole in the Wave expansion board.
  • Page 6 Getting Ready to Play Next, check to make sure the board has been installed properly. Turn on the power, as described in “Turning On the Power” (p. 12). Press the [SYSTEM] button, getting the indicator to light, and then press the [F6 (Info)] button. The System Information page will appear.

  • Page 7: Installation De La Carte D'extension Wave (French Language For Canadian Safety Standard)

    Lors de l’insertion de la carte d’extension Wave, enlevez seulement les vis indiquées dans les instructions. Veillez à ne pas laisser tomber de vis dans le châssis du XV-5080. Ne pas laisser le panneau de protection avant détaché. S’assurer de l’avoir rattacher après avoir installé...
  • Page 8 JV80 et SRX), détacher la plaque du dessus. La carte de série SRX s'installe dans l'emplacement EXP-E–H et la carte de série SR-JV80, dans l'emplacement EXP-A–D. Avant d'installer la carte d'extension, éteindre le XV-5080 et tous les appareils qui y sont reliés. N'enlever que les vis spécifiées sur le schéma suivant.
  • Page 9 Dans l'appareil, vous trouverez des emplacements pour carte à extension de série SRX et SR-JV80. En vous référant au schéma ci-dessous, insérer le connecteur de la carte d'extension à l'emplacement correspondant tout en enfonçant simultanément le support à carte dans les trous de celle-ci. Conecteur Support d'extension Wave...
  • Page 10 Getting Ready to Play S’assurer ensuite que la carte a été installée correctement. Mettre l'appareil sous tension, comme indiqué dans “Mise sous tension” (p. 12). Appuyer sur la touche [SYSTEM] de manière à allumer le témoin et appuyer sur le bouton [F6 (Info)]. La page d’information du système apparaît.

  • Page 11: Connecting To Midi Devices And Audio Equipment

    Connecting to MIDI Devices and Audio Equipment The XV-5080 does not contain an amp or speaker. To hear sound, you will need to connect it to a keyboard amp or audio system, or connect headphones. Refer to the following figure when connecting the XV-5080 with external devices.

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On And Off

    Before you turn the power on, check to make sure that: • Are all devices connected properly? • Are the volume levels on the XV-5080 and any amp or mixer that is connected turned down to the lowest settings? Turn on the power to connected SCSI devices.

  • Page 13: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) To ensure the XV-5080 operates correctly as described in the procedures found in the Owner’s Manual when using the XV-5080 for the first time, be sure to restore the settings to their initial status as shipped. fig.00-011.e_80 Press the [SYSTEM/UTILITY] button, getting its indicator to start blinking.

  • Page 14: Listening To The Demo Songs

    Listening to the Demo Songs The XV-5080 features internal demo songs. Now let’s listen to the XV-5080’s awesome sounds and effects in Demo mode. fig.00-012.e_80 Hold down [EXIT] and press [ Press [ ] or [ ] to select the song that you wish to hear.

  • Page 15: Try Out The Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds The XV-5080 comes with a full palette of onboard sounds. The sounds that are used for ordinary play are called “Patches.” To begin with, you’ll want to listen to the Patches in Patch mode. Playing Patches (Phrase Preview...

  • Page 16: Selecting Patches

    Try Out the Sounds Selecting Patches The XV-5080 comes with a Patch Finder feature that allows you to quickly find any Patch. Selecting Categories (Patch Finder Function) fig.00-016.e_80 Press the [PATCH] button, lighting the indicator. Press the [PATCH FINDER] button, lighting the indicator.
  • Page 17 What is a Patch? On the XV-5080, the basic unit of sound used in performances is called a Patch. There are two types of Patches, Four-Tone Patches and Multi-Partial Patches. A single Four-Tone Patch can be created by combining up to four different tones.

  • Page 18: Selecting From The Sound List

    What is a Tone? The smallest unit of a Four-Tone Patch is called a Tone. Although a sound could be created using simply one tone, the XV-5080 handles the sounds used for performances in terms of Patches, which are a combination of a number of tones.

  • Page 19: Making Selections With Basic Operations

    fig.00-019.e_80 [F3 (-Bank)]/[F4 (+Bank)]: Switches the banks. [F5 (-10)]/[F6 (+10)]: Switches the displayed Patched in steps of 10. By rotating the VALUE dial, move the cursor to the desired Patch. Press the VALUE dial (SOUND LIST) to return to the PATCH PLAY page.

  • Page 20: Switching Modes

    This is how you can play a Rhythm Set from the keyboard and modify the Rhythm Set settings. As with Patches, the XV-5080 can also be used as a sound module for playing individual Rhythm Sets when controlled with an external MIDI device. You can also modify Rhythm Sets in this mode, as well as their effects.

  • Page 21: Selecting Sound Libraries

    (note numbers). Selecting Sound Libraries On the XV-5080, tone data is stored in what are called “SOUND LIBRARY.” The SOUND LIBRARY is divided into four “groups”: USER, CARD, PRESET, and EXP.

  • Page 22: Playing Sounds Using A Midi Keyboard

    Try Out the Sounds PRESET (Preset Memory) The PRESET library group contains the sounds that are permanently stored in the XV-5080’s memory. EXP (Wave Expansion Board) Select this group to use the tones stored on wave expansion boards (SRX Series, SR-JV80 Series; sold separately) inserted in the EXP-A through -H slots.
  • Page 23 Set the send channel of the sending MIDI keyboard to “1.” For instructions on making this setting, refer to the owner’s manual for the MIDI keyboard. Press the [PATCH] button, lighting the indicator. * As the receive channel is set to “1” when Factory Reset is executed, the following step is not necessary.

  • Page 24: Playing Multiple Layered Patches (Layer)

    Try Out the Sounds Playing Multiple Layered Patches (Layer) The collected assignments of Patches or Rhythm Sets to the 32 parts is referred to as a “Performance.” fig.00-026.e Performance Part 1 4Tone Patch, Multi Percial Patch or Rhythm set Setting a number of parts to the same MIDI receive channel while overlapping multiple Patches is referred to as Layer.

  • Page 25: Turning A Part On Or Off

    fig.00-028.e_80 Turn the VALUE dial or press the [INC]/[DEC] button to select “PR-B:01 Dulcimar&Gtr.” Set the MIDI keyboard send channel to “1,” and play the keyboard. The Patches for Part 1 and Part 2 are layered and played. Turning a Part On or Off Let’s try turning the Parts used in a Performance on and off.

  • Page 26: Assigning A Different Patch To A Part

    Try Out the Sounds Make sure that the [1-16/17-32] indicator is dark, and then press the PART SELECT [2/18] button to make the indicator go dark (off). fig.00-030.e_80 When you press the same button again, the indicator lights and turns Part 2 back on. Assigning a different Patch to a Part This is how to change the Patch assigned to a Part in a Performance.

  • Page 27: Changing The Midi Reception Channel Of Each Part

    You can switch the Part by moving the cursor here and turning the VALUE dial. fig.00-032.e_80 Press the [ ] button to move the cursor to Patch Number. Turn the VALUE dial to select 018 (Slap Bass). Play your MIDI keyboard, and listen to how the sound has been changed. * Pressing the [UNDO] button restores Number to its original value, reselecting the original Patch.

  • Page 28: Having Different Patches Play In Separate Ranges Of The Keyboard (Split)

    Try Out the Sounds Press the [ ] button to move the cursor to the “Receive Channel” setting. Turn the VALUE dial or press the [INC]/[DEC] button to select the desired MIDI channel. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the PERFORM Play page. Having Different Patches Play In Separate Ranges of the Keyboard (Split)

  • Page 29: Setting The Note Range Of Each Part

    Press the [B] button, getting its indicator to light. The page for selecting Preset-B Performances appears. fig.00-035.e_80 Turn the VALUE dial to select “29.” Play your MIDI keyboard (MIDI transmit channel = 1). In this Performance, the note range settings for Part 2 and Part 3 are shown below.

  • Page 30: Try Using An External Midi Device To Switch Patches And Other Settings

    Here, after setting the send channel for the external MIDI device and the XV- 5080’s receive channel (??Patch/Rhy Rx Ch??) to “1,” try sending a MIDI message from the external MIDI device to switch the XV-5080’s Patch to PR- A:002 Bright Piano.
  • Page 31 Send a Bank Select MSB (Control Number 0) value of “87” to the XV-5080. If you want to switch Rhythm Sets, send “86” as the value. Next, send a Bank Select LSB (Control Number 32) value of “64.”...

  • Page 32: Rhythm Sets

    Try Out the Sounds The MSB and LSB are determined according to the series number, as follows: SR-JV80 Series Patch No. SR-JV80-01 1–128 SR-JV80-01 129–256 SR-JV80-02 1–128 SR-JV80-02 129–256 SR-JV80-65 1–128 SR-JV80-65 129–256 * For details on the SRX series, refer to the owner’s manual for the SRX. Rhythm Sets Rhythm Set Rhythm Set...

  • Page 33: Using An External Midi Device To Switch Performances

    Performance to PR-A:02 Seq:Pop. Use a MIDI cable to connect the the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device to MIDI IN connector of the XV-5080. Press the [PERFORM] button, getting its indicator to light. The PERFORM Play page will appear.
  • Page 34 Try Out the Sounds Each Performance has a corresponding Bank Select number and Program number, as shown below. Performances Performance Performance Group Number USER 001–064 PR-A 001–032 PR-B 001–032 CD-A 001–064 CD-H 001–064 Bank Select Number MSB LSB Program Number 001–064 001–032 001–032...

  • Page 35: Turning Effects On And Off

    Turning Effects On and Off On/off settings for each of the XV-5080’s built-in effects processors (multi- effects, chorus, reverb, and EQ) can be applied to the entire XV-5080, regardless of the mode (Performance, Patch, or Rhythm Set). fig.00-040.e_80 Press the [EFFECTS ON/OFF] button, getting its indicator to light.
  • Page 36 An equalizer lets you boost or cut specified frequency ranges of a sound to adjust the tone. * Although you can add equalization to each of the XV-5080’s output jacks, this operation turns the EQ for all of the outputs on and off simultaneously.

  • Page 37: Let's Play Sounds From A Sampler Library

    Installing the SIMM (Memory Module) Loading commercial sampler libraries into the XV-5080 requires installation of a SIMM memory module. The XV-5080 is equipped with two slots for SIMMs, allowing you to expand memory capacity by 128 MB (with two 64- megabyte SIMMs installed).
  • Page 38 • Do not leave the cover removed. Be sure to reattach it after the SIMM has been installed. Turn off the power on the XV-5080 and any connected devices, and disconnect any cables connected to the XV-5080. Detach the cover on the top of the XV-5080.
  • Page 39 The SIMM is then held in place with the silver-colored latches on both sides of the slot. fig.00-044b.e When installing more than one SIMM, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Return the XV-5080’s top cover to its original position. This completes installation of the SIMM or SIMMs. Let’s Play Sounds From a Sampler Library...

  • Page 40: Removing Simms

    Confirm that the capacity of the SIMM appears next to the slot in which it is placed. * If no SIMM has been installed, or if the installed SIMM is not being recognized properly, “----------” appears in the display. Before beginning this procedure, turn off the power to the XV-5080 and all connected devices.

  • Page 41: Augmenter La Modules Simm (French Language For Canadian Safety Standard)

    (French language for Canadian Safety Standard) Des modules SIMM doivent être installés si vous désirez importer dans le XV-5080 des bibliothèques d’échantillonneurs offertes dans le commerce. Les deux fentes pour modules SIMM du périphérique permettent l’expansion jusqu’à un maximum de 128 Mo (deux modules SIMM de 64 Mo chacun).
  • Page 42 Let’s Play Sounds From a Sampler Library • Enlevez seulement les vis indiquées (p. 42). • Veiller à ne pas échapper les vis enlevées dans le XV-5080. • Ne pas toucher aux circuits imprimes ou aux connecteurs. • Ne jamais forcer lors de l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimes. Si la carte s’ajuste mal au premier essai, enlevez la carte et recommencez l’installation.
  • Page 43 La carte mémoire est fixée dans les ressorts argentés à chaque extrémité de l’emplacement. fig.T01-004 Pour ajouter plus d’une carte mémoire, répéter les étapes 4 et 5. Replacer la plaque du dessus du XV-5080. Ceci complète les procédures d’installation pour augmenter la mémoire. Let’s Play Sounds From a Sampler Library...

  • Page 44: Enlever Une Carte Modules Simm

    Let’s Play Sounds From a Sampler Library Enlever une carte modules SIMM Enlever les cartes de mémoire des emplacements dans l’ordre inverse que celui effectué lors de l’installation. Pousser simultanément vers l’extérieur les ressorts argentés aux deux extrémités des emplacements. Cette manipulation détache la carte des ressorts et la laisse de biais dans l’emplacement.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Cd-Rom Drive

    Connecting the CD-ROM Drive fig.00-046.e XV-5080 SCSI ID = 1 Turn off the power of the XV-5080 and any connected external devices. Using a SCSI cable, connect the XV-5080 and the CD-ROM drive. Set the SCSI ID with the SCSI switch on the rear panel. Any number is acceptable as long as each device has a different SCSI ID.

  • Page 46: Loading Sampler Libraries (Patches)

    Here’s how you can load Patches from a library (optional L-CDX Series) designed for use with the XV-5080 (S-760). fig.00-047.e_80 Turn on the power to the CD-ROM drive, then to the XV-5080. Place the CD-ROM (sampler library) that you want to load in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 47 Turn the VALUE dial to select “SCSI3: (Volume Name).” Press the [F6 (OK)] button. The CD-ROM’s contents are displayed. Folders appear within the <> symbols. Folders cannot be load. The types of folders appearing on the screen may differ according to the library that has been loaded.

  • Page 48: Playing Back Sampler Libraries (Patches)

    Let’s Play Sounds From a Sampler Library Playing Back Sampler Libraries (Patches) Patches and Performances loaded from CD-ROMs are recorded in the USER Group. After selecting a Patch or Performance in the USER Group, you can then play the sounds. fig.00-050.e_80 Press [PATCH] button or [PERFORM] button to make its indicator light.

  • Page 49: Let's Make A List Of Your Favorite Patches

    FAVORITE LIST. The FAVORITE LIST gives you immediate access to your favorite Patches, whether they are in the XV-5080 itself, on Wave Expansion Boards, or on memory cards. You can register up to 64 Patches in this list.
  • Page 50 Let’s Make a List of Your Favorite Patches * To cancel the registration, select the file you want to cancel, and then press the [F4 (Remove)] button. Press the [EXIT] button or the VALUE dial to return to the PATCH PLAY page. Directly registering to the list on the PATCH/RHYTHM PLAY page The following display appears when [SHIFT] is pressed while on the PATCH/RHYTHM PLAY page.

  • Page 51: Selecting Patches From The Favorite List

    Selecting Patches from the FAVORITE LIST fig.00-053.e_80 Press the VALUE dial. The Sound List or Favorite List window will appear. If the Sound List window will appear, Press the [F2 (F-List)] button. fig.00-054.e_80 Turn the VALUE dial or press the [INC]/[DEC] button to select the desired Patch.

  • Page 52: Using The Xv-5080 In Live Performance

    Using an External MIDI Device to Change Effects in the Multi-Effects With the XV-5080, you can use an external MIDI device’s controller (such as a modulation lever, foot switch, or expression pedal) as a simple way to change the multi-effects settings while you play.
  • Page 53 Source: MODULATION Destination: SPEED Sens: Notice how the Rotary speed becomes faster when you press the modulation lever (or raise the modulation wheel). Press the [EXIT] button to return to the PATCH PLAY page. Using the XV-5080 in Live Performance...

  • Page 54: For More Advanced Use Of The Xv-5080

    For More Advanced Use of the XV-5080... The XV-5080 includes numerous other functions that could not be covered in this volume. Such functions are explained in detail in the Owner’s Manual. Furthermore, for more advanced ways to use the XV-5080, we recommend reading the Owner’s Manual and referring to the following items.
  • Page 55 For More Advanced Use of the XV-5080... Memo...
  • Page 56 Today he runs his own company, DIGITAL AUDIO DESIGN, which produces sampling CDs and CD ROMs. He works for Roland as a pro audio product specialist, as a sound designer for expansion boards, and as a composer of demo songs. He has released several CDs that use the Roland RSS system.

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