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Roland C-280 Owner's Manual

Roland C-280 Owner's Manual

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Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Copyright © 1999 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
  • Page 3 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 4: Using The Unit Safely

    • Do not sit on the bench if the bolts holding the bench legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately re- tighten them using the supplied wrench.)

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The C-280 keyboard features a “click” feel to provide realistic reproduction of the pipe organ’s tracker action touch, so you can use this feature for surer practice. Easy Maintenance There is no need for maintenance such as adjusting pipes. The C-280 will always sound at its best. Accurate and Stable Pitch Digital technology means that the pitch is always stable.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Tuning... 22 Listening to the Demo Song... 23 Demo Song ... 23 Getting the Most out of the C-280 ... 24 Using Damper Pedal/Tone Select Pedal ... 24 Using as a Tone Select Pedal ...24 Using the Expression Pedal ... 25 Raising/Lowering the Keyboard by an Octave...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Checking the Included Items The Classic Organ C-280 package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit. Owner’s manual Power cord Music stand Cover Bench Attaching the Music Stand...

  • Page 8: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 4 and 5, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

  • Page 9: Front And Bottom Panels

    Front and Bottom Panels Front Panel fig.00-03 Power Volume Mellow The terms appearing in orange letters beneath the buttons indicate the names of the functions MEMO enabled when the [Function] ([Baroque Pitch]) button is pressed. 1. [Power] Switch Press to switch the power on or off (p. 12). 2.

  • Page 10: Bottom Panel

    Output 6. Output Jacks Connect cables to these jacks when you wish to play the C-280 through other speakers, or record its sound on a tape recorder (p. 27). 7. Phones Jack A set of headphones can be connected to this jack (p.

  • Page 11: Preparing To Play

    AC outlet. fig.01-01 Use only the power cord that was supplied with the C-280. NOTE If you will not be using the C-280 for an extended period, unplug the power cord from the NOTE outlet. Turning On the Power Be sure to follow the steps below when turning the power on or off.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation-Playing

    The Phones jack is located on the bottom panel of the keyboard. When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the speakers of the C-280, and only the headphones will be heard. This allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.

  • Page 13: Creating Organ Tones-Organ Section And Drawknobs

    Nazard 2 2/3’ Quintflöte 1 1/3’ Subbass 16’ C-280 features two types of internal stop sets assigned to the drawknobs. Switch between the MEMO two types as befits your liking and use. Please refer to “Stop List” (p. 29). SUBBASS QUINTFLÖTE...
  • Page 14 Changing the Range Played with the Bass Coupler Immediately after power to the instrument is turned on, C2–C4 (the two octaves between the lowest-sounding C and Middle C) is specified as the range in which the Bass Coupler sounds. However, this range can be altered. fig.02-04 C2–C4 The range played with the Bass Coupler...

  • Page 15: Automatically Storing The Drawknob Settings ([Manual] Button)

    Basic Operation—Playing Automatically Storing the Drawknob Settings ([Manual] button) fig.02-06 Organ Manual Demo Write Write When the [Manual] button is selected (the button indicator lights), it automatically stores the setting of which drawknob is ON or OFF. After pressing the [R1]/[R2] buttons to call up a Registration, you can still restore the arrangement existing before the Registration was called up by pressing the [Manual] button, and then this can be used as a third Registration.

  • Page 16: Calling Up Stored Organ Tones ([R1] And [R2] Buttons)

    Calling Up Stored Organ Tones ([R1] and [R2] Buttons) Procedure Press the [R1] button or the [R2] button. When the button is pressed, its indicator lights, and the Registration stored to it is called fig.02-06 Organ Manual Demo Write Write Press one of these buttons You can still use the drawknobs when selecting the [R1] or [R2] button.

  • Page 17: Playing With Layered Organ Section And Ensemble Section Tones

    Basic Operation—Playing Playing with Layered Organ Section and Ensemble Section Tones You can select one tone each from the Organ and Ensemble sections, and then perform with the two tones layered. Example: Using Celesta for the [Manual] button tone, Chimes for the [R2] button tone Procedure While holding down one of the Organ section buttons, press the button in the Ensemble section for the tone you want to layer.

  • Page 18: Using Baroque Pitch

    Using Baroque Pitch The standard pitch can be changed from A=440 Hz (when the [Tuning] knob is in the center position) to the A=415 Hz pitch that is often used as Baroque pitch. Procedure Press the [Baroque Pitch] button. The button indicator will light, and the overall pitch will drop by a semitone (100 cents). fig.02-09 Organ Manual...

  • Page 19: Selecting A Temperament

    Basic Operation—Playing Selecting a Temperament The C-280 allows you to change the temperament simply by pressing a button. Procedure Repeatedly press the [Temperament] button until the indicator for the desired temperament lights. Hold down the [Temperament] button, and the indicators for the various temperaments you can select from will successively go into the blinking state.

  • Page 20: Changing The Root Note

    When performing in an ensemble, discrepancies in pitch may result when you MEMO switch the temperament or the root note. On the C-280, the pitch of other notes is always adjusted relative to the pitch of the A note.

  • Page 21: Adding Reverberation (The Reverb Effect)

    (in addition to the sound that reaches the ear directly from the instrument). The C-280 allows you to produce a range of reverberation from that of small rooms to large halls, simply by turning a single knob.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Demo Song

    Listening to the Demo Song The C-280 contains demo song. The demo song can be used for sound checks in a concert hall, or when you wish to listen to the C-280 for background music. Procedure Hold down the [Function] button, and press the [Demo] button.

  • Page 23: Getting The Most Out Of The C-280

    Getting the Most out of the C-280 Using Damper Pedal/Tone Select Pedal If you connect a separately available pedal switch (such as the DP-6 or DP-2) to the Pedal jack located on the bottom panel, you will be able to use pedal functions.

  • Page 24: Using The Expression Pedal

    Chimes Celesta Choir Cancel Write Split Down Pedal Function Point Mode Octave Shift While holding down the [Function] button Getting the Most out of the C-280 Equal Werckmeister Reverb Tempera- Kirnberger Pitch ment Vallotti Meantone Pythagorean Just Major Just Minor...

  • Page 25: Transposing The Keyboard

    Getting the Most out of the C-280 Transposing the Keyboard You can transpose your performance without changing the keys that you play. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” Procedure Hold down the [Function] button, and press the note that corresponds to the desired key.

  • Page 26: Other Functions

    If the input of the connected device is monaural, you must use the Output L (Mono) jack. NOTE If you do not want sound to be output from the speakers of the C-280, plug a set of headphones MEMO into the Phones jack.

  • Page 27: Setting The Midi Channel

    MIDI In of the C-280 to produce sound, you can break the internal connection between the C- 280’s keyboard and sound generator (Local OFF). This will avoid the duplication of data that would otherwise result.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Stop List Type 1 Principal 8’ Nason Flute 8’ Octave 4’ Spitzflöte 4’ Super Octave 2’ Nazard 2 2/3’ Quintflöte 1 1/3’ Subbass 16’ (Bass Coupler) Changing the Organ Type This instrument features two types of internal stop sets assigned to the drawknobs. Type 1 contains the Baroque stops used classical music, and Type 2 includes more contemporary Romantic-style sounds.

  • Page 29: Midi Implementation Chart

    * A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted –...

  • Page 30: Main Specifications

    Expression Pedal Jack AC Inlet MIDI Connectors (In, Out) Output Jacks (L (Mono), R) Pipe System Connector • Speakers <C-280> 20 cm x 2 <Pipe System (C-280P; sold separately)> 5 cm x 2 • Rated Power Output 25 W x 2 •...
  • Page 31 MEMO...
  • Page 32 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 748-1669 Al Fanny Trading Office P.O.
  • Page 33 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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