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  • Page 3 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 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

  • Page 5: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
  • Page 6 012a • Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
  • Page 7 118b • Always keep the following parts including with the RG-3 and small components that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts. Included Parts •...

  • Page 8: Important Notes

    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, on a USB memory, or on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

  • Page 10: Using Usb Memory

    USB memory to excessive stress. • Close the USB memory cover when using the USB memory for extended periods. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RG-3 Digital Grand Piano. The RG-3 is sure to be highly appreciated, not only for the authentic piano performances it offers, but also for its extensive selection of player piano functions.

  • Page 12: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Instrument Endowed with Superior Basic Functions • The RG-3 also is programmed with 20 carefully selected performance tones, including two types of grand piano tones, which you can select according to your own taste. What’s more, the settings for the “key touch,” “hammer response,”...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    About the Screens ...23 Main Screens... 23 Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ... 23 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ... 24 Look at What You Can Do with the RG-3! ...24 Listening to Songs...25 [Song] Button Functions ... 25...
  • Page 14 CD-ROMs, and Floppy Disks to the “Favorites” ... 40 Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites,” USB Memory, and Floppy Disks ...43 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television... 45 Connecting an External Display ...45 Making the Connections ... 45 Changing the Display Settings...
  • Page 15 Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Sound (Transpose) ...61 Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) ...63 Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretched Tuning) ...64 Changing the Tuning ...65 Setting the Tonic ... 66 Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance) ...67 Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point...
  • Page 16 Parameters Stored in Memory Backup... 109 Parameters Stored in the User Program ... 109 Music Files That the RG-3 Can Use...110 The RG-3 allows you to use the following music files ... 110 About the RG-3 Sound Generator ... 110 MIDI Implementation Chart ...111 Main Specifications ...112...

  • Page 17: Panel Descriptions

    Tone and song names and the values of various settings are displayed here (p. 23). [Function] (Exit) button This switches the RG-3 to the Function screen (p. 23). You can make various different settings in the Function screen, including settings for the master tuning and temperaments.

  • Page 18: Jack Panel (Rg-3'S Bottom Left Panel)

    Panel Descriptions Jack Panel (RG-3’s Bottom Left Panel) fig.00-020 AC Inlet Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 19). Pedal connector Connect the pedal cord here (p. 19). Input jacks You can connect other sound generating devices or audio equipment here and have their sound be played through the RG-3’s speakers (p.

  • Page 19: Rg-3'S Bottom Right Panel

    ■ Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the mounting holes on the RG-3‘s bottom panel. * For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 20: Before You Start Playing

    ◆ To close the top, reverse the opening procedure. About the Topsticks and Topslip The RG-3 has two topsticks, each a different length. You can use the different topsticks to change the amount the top is left open. fig.00-0340 The topsticks and topslip work together as illustrated below.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing The Lid

    Power Cord fig.00-370 Plug the pedal cord into the Pedal jack in the jack panel on the RG-3’s bottom left panel. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet located in the jack panel. Affix the cord clamps to points A, B, and C (recommended) as shown in the figure below, then secure the pedal cord with the clamps.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On And Off

    ■ Turning On the Power Turn the [Volume] knob all the way down. Press the [Power] switch. When you turn on the power to the RG-3, the front panel display appears as shown below. fig.00-0391d After a few seconds, you will be able to play the keyboard to produce sound.

  • Page 23: Connecting Headphones

    • Be careful of high volume levels when using microphone late at night or early in the morning. • When connecting a microphone to the RG-3, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.

  • Page 24: Connecting Usb Memory

    • Play back songs stored on the USB memory. • Save songs recorded on the RG-3 to the USB memory. • Copy songs in the USB memory to the RG-3’s User memory, allowing the songs to be called up simply and easily.

  • Page 25: About The Screens

    Press the Tone button; the indicator lights, and the following screen appears. fig.00-0500d ■ Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen Turn the LCD Contrast knob located in the jack panel on the RG-3’s bottom left to adjust the brightness of the display. fig.00-0510 Before You Start Playing...

  • Page 26: Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs

    Connect a Microphone for Karaoke Performances Connect a microphone to the RG-3, and you are ready to enjoy karaoke. You can change the key of the song to match the singer’s voice and adjust the amount of echo applied to the microphone input.

  • Page 27: Listening To Songs

    What are the “Favorites?” This is the area of memory where you can save copies of performances recorded with the RG-3, songs saved on CD-ROMs, songs stored in the USB memory connected to the RG-3’s Ext Memory port, and other songs.

  • Page 28: Listening To The Tone Demos

    ] button to start playback of the internal songs. Songs in the selected genre are played back. When the RG-3 is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically.
  • Page 29 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73).

  • Page 30: Listening To Songs On Cds

    You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files. * You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland. Precautions Concerning Use of the CD • You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio tracks have been added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data (CD Extra).

  • Page 31: Playing Back A Song

    Playing Back a Song Place the CD you want to play in the CD drive. (1) Press the eject button and open a disc tray. (2) Put a CD on a disc tray. (3) Press the eject button again to close the disc tray. * Reading of data from the CD starts when the CD is inserted in the drive.
  • Page 32 ] button to start playback of the CD’s songs. The songs on the CD are played. When the RG-3 is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically.

  • Page 33: Listening To Songs On Usb Memory And Floppy Disks

    ] button. The song is played back. When the RG-3 is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically. After all of the songs on the USB memory or floppy disk have been played, playback automatically resumes from the beginning of the USB memory or floppy disk.

  • Page 34: Using The Remote Control

    You can also use the remote control to select what is to be displayed on an external screen or television set connected to the RG-3 and assign functions to the buttons used in operating the remote control.

  • Page 35: How To Use The Remote Control

    ■ How to Use the Remote Control When using the remote control, aim the remote control at the infrared receiver, keeping in mind the range of operation (below). fig.01-110 Front View Top View Remote Control Precautions Concerning Use of the Remote Control •...

  • Page 36: About The Remote Control

    Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ About the Remote Control fig.01-120 Switching the Screen of the External Display or Television Selecting the Song Genre Muting the Sound Using the Function Assigned to the Buttons Infrared Emitter Selecting the Tone Returning to the Piano Tone Starting and Stopping Songs, Selecting...
  • Page 37 This switches the tone of the left-hand part, right-hand part, and User part (the TONE part to which performances recorded with the RG-3 are saved). This returns the [TONE] button to the original settings. CANCEL The left-hand part, right-hand part, and User part revert to the piano tone.

  • Page 38: Changing The Song Tempo

    Holding down the button makes the tempo change (slow down) continuously. Using the Karaoke Feature You can connect a microphone to the RG-3 and enjoy singing along as the music file is played back. Connect the USB memory containing the songs you want to play to the Ext Memory port (p.

  • Page 39: Changing The Key Of The Song Being Played (Playback Transpose)

    ■ Changing the Key of the Song Being Played (Playback Transpose) You can play back SMF music files and your own recorded performances with the notes transposed. You can also transpose the playback of songs on audio CDs and audio files. This function lets you change song keys to suit the singer‘s own vocal range.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Press the [ ] button to start playing the song. The song is played in the changed key. * Playback Transpose is cancelled (switched off) when you switch to a different song. Transposing the Song and Keyboard Separately You can transpose the song and keyboard sounds separately by setting Link to “Off.”...

  • Page 41: Adding Echo To The Mic Vocals (Mic Echo)

    ■ Adding Echo to the Mic Vocals (Mic Echo) This adjusts the microphone echo when a microphone is connected to the RG-3. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the MIC ECHO screen.

  • Page 42: Copying Songs

    Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Copying Songs You can copy songs contained in a USB memory connected to the RG-3’s Ext Memory port, songs on CD-ROMs, and songs saved to floppy disks to the “Favorites.” By copying songs to the “Favorites,” you’ll then be able to select the copied songs easily by selecting the “Favorites”...
  • Page 43 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ change the “From” setting. Value Description Jazz Internal songs in the “Jazz” genre are copied to the “Favorites.” Internal songs in the “Classical” genre are copied to the “Favor- Classical ites.” Songs in the CD-ROM are copied to the “Favorites,”...
  • Page 44 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the “COPY To” song number is flashing. fig.01-280d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the copy-destination number. Press the [Enter] button. A confirmation message appears in the screen. fig.01-290d To return to the original screen without copying the song, press the [Function] (Exit) button.

  • Page 45: Deleting Songs Saved To The "Favorites," Usb Memory, And Floppy Disks

    Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites,” USB Memory, and Floppy Disks Use this procedure to delete songs saved to the “Favorites,” USB memory, and floppy disks. Prepare the USB memory or floppy disk containing the song or songs you want to delete. •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select “Saved Song to Delete.” Value Description Favorites Deletes the songs in the “Favorites.” Floppy Disk Deletes the songs in the Floppy disk. Ext Memory Deletes the songs in the USB memory. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the “song number”...

  • Page 47: Using The Rg-3 With An External Display Or Television

    You cannot simultaneously use both an external display and a television with the RG-3. Moreover, neither the external display nor the television will be able to display properly if both are connected at the same time.

  • Page 48: Changing The Display Settings

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television Turning the Power Off After use, turn off the power using the following procedure. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3. Turn off the RG-3. Turn off the connected display.

  • Page 49: Connecting A Television

    Turn off the power to the RG-3 and the television to be connected. Use a video cable (commercially available) to connect the RG-3’s Video Out jack with the television’s video input jack.

  • Page 50: Selecting What Is To Be Displayed On The External Display Or Television

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television Selecting What is To Be Displayed on the External Display or Television Here’s how you can specify what it is that you want to have displayed on the external display or television connected to the RG-3.

  • Page 51: Displaying Favorite Images On An External Display Or Television (Slide Show)

    Displaying Favorite Images on an External Display or Television (Slide Show) With the RG-3, you can display desired image data (slide shows) saved to USB memory on a connected external display or television screen. You can also use VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland.
  • Page 52 Running Slide Shows Through a Connected External Display or Television Make sure the power to the RG-3 is turned off, then connect the external display or television (p. 45, p. 47). Turn on the power to the RG-3 and the external display (or television).

  • Page 53: When Using A Vima Cd-Rom (Vima Tunes)

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3 with an External Display or Television ■ When Using a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) Place the VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) in the CD drive. Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “CD” as the song genre.

  • Page 54: Changing The Background For The Lyrics Screen

    Copy the image data you have created (KARAOKE.BMP) to the “_PICTURE” folder. Make sure the power to the RG-3 is turned off, then connect the external display or television (p. 45, p. 47). Turn on the power to the RG-3 and the external display (or television).

  • Page 55: Chapter 3. Performance

    Chapter 3. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The RG-3 contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. fig.03-010 Selecting a Tone Group Press any Tone button.

  • Page 56: Changing The Volume Balance Of The Layered Tones (Layer Balance)

    Chapter 3. Performance ■ Changing the Volume Balance of the Layered Tones (Layer Balance) Some tones enable you to perform with two tones layered together. These are called “Layer tones.” When you select a Layer tone, you can also change the balance in the volume of the two Layer tones.

  • Page 57: Making Fine Adjustments To The Piano Sound

    This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano. Chapter 3. Performance ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73).

  • Page 58: Changing The Timing Of Sounds According To The Force Used To Press The Keys (Hammer Response)

    Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to change the You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73).

  • Page 59: Playing Sounds When The Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance)

    ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to change the Chapter 3. Performance You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73). NOTE This setting is enabled only...

  • Page 60: Producing The Resonance Of The Strings When The Keys Are Played (String Resonance)

    ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to change the You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73). NOTE This setting is enabled only with the piano tones.

  • Page 61: Producing The Resonance Of The Strings When The Keys Are Played (Damper Resonance)

    On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the RG-3 recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance) when depressed. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Sound To Achieve The Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)

    Chapter 3. Performance ■ Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer) The RG-3 features a built-in, three-band digital equalizer. An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to adjust the sound balance for the overall performance.

  • Page 63: Changing The Pitch Of The Keyboard Sound (Transpose)

    Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Sound (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3. Performance Separately Transposing the Keyboard Sounds and the Song Being Played Back You can transpose the keyboard sounds separately from the song being played back by setting Link to “Off.” To accomplish this, carry out Steps 3–6 in the procedure described on p. 61. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the value for “Link”...

  • Page 65: Tuning To Other Instruments' Pitches (Master Tuning)

    Value Description 415.3–440.0 – This is set to “440.0” when the power to the RG-3 is switched 466.2 (Hz) Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Chapter 3. Performance ] (Select +) button to...

  • Page 66: Setting The Tuning Curve (Stretched Tuning)

    This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends somewhat. It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. This is set to “2” when the power to the RG-3 is switched on. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.

  • Page 67: Changing The Tuning

    Chapter 3. Performance ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73).

  • Page 68: Setting The Tonic

    Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to You can save this setting in the RG-3’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 73). NOTE When performing in...

  • Page 69: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split Performance)

    Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”...

  • Page 70: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

    ] (Value -) or [ split point. Value: B1–B6 This is set to “F#3” when the power to the RG-3 is switched on. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get...

  • Page 71: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the RG-3. Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.

  • Page 72: Assigning Functions To Pedals

    Chapter 3. Performance Assigning Functions to Pedals You can assign a variety of functions to the left and center pedals. You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding pedal. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the PEDAL screen.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3. Performance Value Description When you play a key while pressing on the pedal, the note for the key being pressed and the note one octave above it are lay- ered and played together. Octave You can adjust the volume of the sound one octave above the layer tone by changing the pressure used on the pedal.

  • Page 74: Changing The Volume Balance Of The Accompaniment And The Keyboard

    Chapter 3. Performance Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and the Keyboard You can also change the balance in the volume of songs or accompaniment and the volume of the keyboard as you play. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the BALANCE screen.

  • Page 75: Remembering The Settings Even When The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)

    For more on the settings stored using Memory Backup, refer to “Parameters Stored in Memory Backup” (p. 109). NOTE Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is displayed in the screen. Doing so may corrupt the RG-3’s memory and render it unusable.

  • Page 76: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    When you want to restore the content registered to the RG-3’s User memory to the factory condition, refer to “Initializing the User Memory, USB Memory, and Floppy Disks” (p. 93).

  • Page 77: Chapter 4. Recording The Performance

    Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the RECORD screen. fig.04-010d Press the [Enter] button. The following screen appears, and the RG-3 goes into recording standby. fig.04-020d Start Recording Play the keyboard to begin recording. Recording starts, and the following screen appears.

  • Page 78: Play Back The Recorded Performance

    If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [Enter] (Enter) button. If you do not want to erase the performance, press the [Function] (Exit) button. ] button, and playback will stop. You can save recordings or your performances to the RG-3 itself (p. 77).

  • Page 79: Saving Recorded Performances

    Saving Recorded Performances You can save recorded performances to the RG-3’s “Favorites” and to USB memory and floppy disks. If not first saved to the “Favorites,” USB memory, or floppy disks, recorded performances are erased when the RG-3’s power is turned off.

  • Page 80: Deleting Performances Saved To The "Favorites" Or Usb Memory

    Chapter 4. Recording the Performance Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ “save-destination number” to flash. fig.04-090d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the “save-destination number.” When a performance has already been saved to a number, the name of the performance is indicated.

  • Page 81: Chapter 5. User Program Registration

    31 32 33 34 35 36 36 User Programs (1 User Program Set) Save Load RG-3 User Memory 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Save 1 2 3 4 5 6...

  • Page 82: Saving Performance Settings (User Program)

    Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving Performance Settings (User Program) You can register up to 36 User Programs to the RG-3. Set the Tone, and other data until the settings are the way you want them. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

  • Page 83: Calling Up Saved User Programs

    Calling Up Saved User Programs You can easily call up User Programs. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press the [ (Value -) button or [ Program you want to call up. fig.05-070d The display changes to indicate the registered buttons and other performance settings.

  • Page 84: Saving The User Program Sets

    Chapter 5. User Program Registration Saving the User Program Sets The 36 separate configurations of User Programs registered in the RG-3 can be saved as sets in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory. * When saving the settings to USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p.
  • Page 85 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the “User Program save-destination number” is flashing. fig.05-140d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the “User Program save-destination number.” Value: UPG Set 01–UPG Set 99 To return to the original screen without saving the User Program, press the [Function] (Exit) button.

  • Page 86: Loading Saved User Program Sets

    Loading Saved User Program Sets You can load sets of User Programs saved in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory individually to the RG-3. * When loading User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p.
  • Page 87 To return to the original screen without loading the User Program, press the [Function] (Exit) button. Press the [Enter] button once more. The selected User Program Set is loaded to the RG-3. Chapter 5. User Program Registration ] (Select +) button so that...

  • Page 88: Deleting Saved User Program Sets

    Chapter 5. User Program Registration Deleting Saved User Program Sets You can delete individual User Program sets saved to USB memory or in User Memory (p. 25). * When deleting User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p.
  • Page 89 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ “the number of the User Program Set to be deleted.” to flash. fig.05-270d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the “the number of the User Program Set to be deleted.” Press the [Enter] button.

  • Page 90: Using The Pedal To Switch User Programs

    Chapter 5. User Program Registration Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs You can use the Pedal as a dedicated switch for selecting User Programs in order. The User Programs are switched each time the pedal is pressed. Each press of the pedal takes you to the next higher numbered User Program until you reach number 36, whereby pressing the pedal again cycles you back to number 1.

  • Page 91: Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings

    (Exit) button again and press the [Enter] button. Making Detailed Settings You can set the master tuning, temperament, and other settings that make the RG-3 easier to play. The screen in which the settings are changed is called the “Function screen.”...

  • Page 92: Changing The Remote Control Settings

    ■ Disabling Use of the Remote Control You can prevent the included remote control from controlling the RG-3 by turning the Remote Control function off. This prevents settings from being altered inadvertently if any buttons on the remote control are pressed by mistake.

  • Page 93: Changing The Cd Settings

    Use this procedure to adjust the volume level of the CD or audio file when playing back a CD or audio file. → You can use the Memory Backup function to store these settings to the RG-3 (p. 73). Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

  • Page 94: Enjoying Karaoke With Commercial Cds (Center Cancel)

    You can set the RG-3 so that the recommended tones are automatically assigned (On) or not assigned (Off).

  • Page 95: Initializing The User Memory, Usb Memory, And Floppy Disks

    (initialize) the data to the original default factory settings. The RG-3 contains an internal memory area to which you can save recorded performances and other data. This area is called the “User Memory.”...

  • Page 96: Using The V-Link Function

    Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Playing the Automatic Demos You can set the RG-3 so that it automatically starts a demo performance when you turn it on. You also can have a slide show of your favorite images play simultaneously in the connected external display or television.

  • Page 97: Muting Or Reducing The Volume Of A Specific Part (Minus One/Guide)

    The [ ] indication appears next to the part number of a muted or guide part. → Performances recorded on the RG-3 are saved to Part 1. In Split performances, however, the right-hand performance is recorded to Part “4,” while the left hand is recorded to Part “3.”...

  • Page 98: Changing The Notation Display Settings

    Display the right hand part no- tation. Display the left hand part no- tation. The notation for the perfor- User mance recorded on the RG-3 is displayed. * The following occurs when the recording contains Split performances. Staff • When “L+R” is selected The notations for the left-hand and right- hand performances are displayed.

  • Page 99: Changing The Infrared Transmission Function Settings

    Changing the Infrared Transmission Function Settings Some digital devices equipped with an IrDA (infrared) port are able to transfer song data in SMF format to the RG-3. For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual for the digital device.

  • Page 100: Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices

    RG-3. If the output of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack. * You cannot use the RG-3 to adjust the volume of the connected sound generating device. ■ Making the Connections...

  • Page 101: Connecting Midi Devices

    Setup with a MIDI Sequencer fig.07-090 Jack Panel * When the RG-3 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 100). In addition, turn the MIDI sequencer’s Thru function ON.

  • Page 102: Making Midi-Related Settings

    ■ Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control) When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to “OFF.” The setting is at “Local Control ON” when the RG-3 is powered up. As illustrated, information describing what has been played on the keyboard is passed to the sound module over two different routes, (1) and (2).

  • Page 103: Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select Msb/Bank Select Lsb)

    Tone of the corresponding number. When you choose a Program Change message (Program Number), the Program Number will be transmitted to the MIDI device connected to the RG-3. The MIDI device that receives the Program Number changes ] (Select the tone to the corresponding Program Number.

  • Page 104: Sending Recorded Performance Data To A Midi Device (Composer Midi Out)

    When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off” (data is not sent). If you want to transmit a performance recorded on the RG-3 to an external MIDI device or computer, turn this setting “On.” If this is “Off,” the data will not be transmitted.

  • Page 105: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the Computer You can use a USB connector to connect the RG-3 to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.” NOTE • Connecting your computer to the RG-3 for the first time requires installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the computer.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Do you have the Layer tone selected? (p. 54) When the RG-3 is connected to an external sequencer, set it to the Local Off mode (p. 100). Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.
  • Page 107 On the RG-3, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting. When listening through headphones: Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature an ample high-end com- ponent, which may make the sound appear to have metallic reverberation added.

  • Page 108: Error Messages

    Prepare image data that can be used with the RG-3 (p. 49). Error 30: The internal memory capacity of the RG-3 is full. The RG-3 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Error 40: Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the RG-3.

  • Page 109: Tone List

    Tone List fig.08-010 Piano 1 Superior Grand Superior Grand + Str Superior Grand + Pad Piano + FM E.Piano Piano 2 Natural Grand Natural Grand + Str Natural Grand + Pad Piano + Bell Harpsichord Harpsichord Coupled Harpsichord Harpsichord + Choir Harpsichord + Str Vibraphone Vibraphone...

  • Page 110: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List Jazz Trio Grande Scrambled Egg Blue Sky Rag One Down And Easy Bop On The Rock Fly Free Late Night Chopin Wedding Song Yesterday’s Dream Sun Daze Keepers Tale Kismet’s Salsa Roll Over Ludwig A Prelude To ... From Matthew’s Passion Hungarian Rag Paganini Boogie...

  • Page 111: Parameters Stored To Internal Memory

    Parameters Stored to Internal Memory ■ Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Screen Display Touch KEY TOUCH Hammer KeyOff RESONANCE String Damper Master EQUALIZER (Master Tune setting) Stretch TUNE (Tuning Method) EFFECT Reverb Receive Transpose REMOTE VGA, NTSC, PAL EXT DISPLAY Slide Interval Mode PLAY...

  • Page 112: Music Files That The Rg-3 Can Use

    Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI, Roland’s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS music files (music files that have been created with the GS Format in mind).

  • Page 113: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model RG-3 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 114: Main Specifications

    <Internal Memory> Internal Songs Over 50 (including the Tone Demos) User Memory Favorites Songs, User Programs <Others> Rated Power Output 40 W x 2 Speakers 20 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2 Display 20 characters, 2 lines LCD RG-3...
  • Page 115 Owner’s Manual, USB Installation Guide, Power Cord, Maintenance Kit, Key Cover, Remote Control, Accessories Dry-cell Batteries Option USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. RG-3 Main Specifications...

  • Page 116: Index

    Index AC Inlet ... 16, 19 All Song ... 27 Arabic ... 66 Audio Equipment ... 98 Audio File ... 25 Auto ... 97 Automatic Demo ... 94 BALANCE ... 54, 72 Bank ... 101–102 Bank Select LSB ... 101–102 Bank Select MSB ...
  • Page 117 GS Format ... 110 Guide ... 95 H ... 60 Hammer ... 56 Hammer Response ... 56 [Harpsichord] Button ... 15, 53 Headphones ... 21 Heavy ... 56 Historic Temperament ... 65 Infrared ... 97 Infrared Function ... 97 Infrared Playback ... 97 Infrared Receiver ...
  • Page 118 Index PAL ... 47 Panel Lock ... 89 Part L ... 96 Part R ... 96 PC ... 101–102 PEDAL ... 70 Pedal ... 20, 70 Pedal Connector ... 16 Pedal Cord ... 19 Pedal EX ... 70 Pedal Shift ... 88 Phones Jack ...
  • Page 119 Slide Interval ... 49 Slide Show ... 48–49, 94 SMF Music Files ... 24–25 SMF with Lyrics ... 110 Soft ... 70 Soft Pedal ... 20 [Song] (Select -) Button ... 15, 25 Song Select ... 48 Song Tempo ... 36 Sostenuto ...
  • Page 120 MEMO...
  • Page 121 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 122 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : RG-3 Digital Piano Type of Equipment : Roland Corporation U.S. Responsible Party : 5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890-3700 Telephone : NOTICE...
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