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Roland RG-3M Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Cover1,4...
  • Page 3 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2007 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: Removable Parts

    • Lid lock (p. 19) • Disk tray (p. 28) 118c • Always keep the following parts including with the RG-3M 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

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

  • Page 9: Additional Precautions

    • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit‘s memory, 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

    • Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    • The RG-3M comes programmed with song data in jazz and classical styles. You can also use the CD drive to play back a wide variety of music on the CD included with the instrument as well as songs on CD-ROMs containing saved SMF files, player piano CDs, and audio CDs.

  • Page 12: Conventions Used In This Manual

    Connect External Speakers to Produce Concert Hall Presence • You can connect an amp and speakers to the RG-3M and play the sounds of the reverb and accompaniment through the external speakers to produce the effect of being enveloped by an orchestra.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    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-3M! ...24 Listening to Songs...25 [Song] Button Functions ... 25 Listening to the Tone Demos ... 26 Listening to the Internal Songs ...
  • Page 14 Copying Songs Stored on USB Memory and CD-ROMs to the “Favorites” ... 42 Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites” and USB Memory...45 Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M with an External Display or Television ... 47 Connecting an External Display ...47 Making the Connections ...
  • Page 15 Changing the Tuning ...67 Setting the Tonic ... 68 Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance) ...69 Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point... 70 Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) ...71 Assigning Functions to Pedals ...72 Changing the Volume Balance of the Accompaniment and the Keyboard...74 Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup)75 Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)...76 Chapter 4.
  • Page 16 Parameters Stored in Memory Backup... 117 Parameters Stored in the User Program ... 117 Music Files That the RG-3M Can Use...118 The RG-3M allows you to use the following music files ... 118 About the RG-3M Sound Generator ... 118 MIDI Implementation Chart ...119 Main Specifications ...120...

  • 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-3M 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 (Left Side Of Bottom Panel)

    Aux Input jack You can connect other sound generating devices or audio equipment here and have their sound be played through the RG-3M’s speakers (p. 101). MIDI Out/In connectors Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange performance data (p. 105).

  • Page 19: Cd Drive (Right Side Of Bottom Panel)

    This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of an emergency (p. 29). Eject Button Press this button to eject the CD (p. 28). * You cannot eject the CD unless the RG-3M’s power is turned on. Infrared Receiver Point the remote control at this sensor when using the remote control to operate the RG-3M (p.

  • Page 20: Before You Start Playing

    ◆ To close the top, reverse the opening procedure. About the Topsticks and Topslip The RG-3M 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 follows.

  • Page 21: Opening And Closing The Lid

    Jack Panel (Rear) Plug the pedal cord into the Pedal jack in the jack panel on the RG-3M’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-3M, 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

    Jack Panel (Front) Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located in the jack panel on the lower left of the RG-3M. Connecting headphones will automatically mute the sound from the internal speakers. The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume] knob of the RG-3M.

  • Page 24: Connecting Usb Memory

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

  • Page 25: About The Screens

    About the Screens Immediately after the power is turned on, the Song Select screen like the one below is displayed. ■ Main Screens Song Select Screen When you press the [Song] button, the following screen is displayed. Each time you press the [Song] button in this screen, the song genre is switched.

  • Page 26: Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs

    Connect a Microphone for Karaoke Performances Connect a microphone to the RG-3M, 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. In addition, the RG-3M includes functions for adding harmonies and effects (Transformer) to vocals.

  • 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-3M, songs saved on CD-ROMs, songs stored in the USB memory connected to the RG-3M’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-3M 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-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75).

  • 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 Songs On Cds

    ] button to start playback of the CD’s songs. The songs on the CD are played. When the RG-3M 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 32 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Press the [ ] button once more to stop playback of the songs. When Selecting Songs in a Folder 1. Press the [ ] button or [ 2. Press the [ ] button. The first song in the folder is displayed. 3.

  • Page 33: Listening To Songs On Usb Memory

    ] button. The song is played back. When the RG-3M 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 have been played, playback automatically resumes from the beginning of the USB memory.

  • 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-3M 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 Infrared Receiver Top View Range of operation Distance: 4 m (approximately 13 feet) Angle: 40 degrees to the left and right of the receiver.

  • Page 36: About The Remote Control

    Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ About the Remote Control fig.01-120 Adding Effects to Mic Vocals Switches the Surround Function Settings Selecting the Song Genre Muting the Sound Using the Function Assigned to the Buttons Button TRANSFORM HARMONY Infrared Emitter Explanation This changes the vocals from the microphone.
  • Page 37 Button Explanation Selects the internal song genre. INTERNAL The internal song genre selection changes when the [INTERNAL] button is pressed. “Jazz” → “Classical” → “Jazz” ... Selects the “Favorites” genre. FAVORITES * This group cannot be selected if no songs have been saved to the “Favorites.” Selects the “CD”...

  • 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-3M and enjoy singing along as the music file is played back. Connect the USB memory device containing the music data to the Ext Memory connector, or insert the CD containing the music data into the disc tray (P.22, P.28).

  • 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-3M. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the MIC ECHO screen.

  • Page 42: Adding Harmonies To The Mic Vocals (Harmony)

    Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs ■ Adding Harmonies to the Mic Vocals (Harmony) You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This is called the “Harmony” function. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the VOCAL screen.

  • Page 43: Altering Vocals (Transformer)

    ■ Altering Vocals (Transformer) You can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called the “Voice Transformer” function. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the VOCAL screen.

  • Page 44: Copying Songs

    Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Copying Songs You can copy performances recorded with the RG-3M, songs saved on CD- ROMs, songs on USB memory connected to the RG-3M’s Ext Memory port, and other songs to the RG-3M’s “Favorites.” Copying songs to the “Favorites” enables you to access these songs easily by pressing the [Song] button to select the “Favorites”...
  • Page 45 Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ change the “From” setting. Setting 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 46 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 [Moving Key] (Enter) button. A confirmation message appears in the screen.

  • Page 47: Deleting Songs Saved To The "Favorites" And Usb Memory

    Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites” and USB Memory This deletes songs saved to USB memory (sold separately) and the “Favorites.” If deleting songs saved to USB memory, connect the USB memory device to the Ext Memory port. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ display the FILE screen.
  • Page 48 Chapter 1. Playing Back Songs Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ change the delete setting. Setting Description Favorites Deletes the songs in the “Favorites.” Deletes the songs in the USB memory. Ext Memory Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the song number to flash.

  • Page 49: Chapter 2. Using The Rg-3M With An External Display Or Television

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M with an External Display or Television You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television to the RG-3M, enabling you to display the Song Select screen, your favorite images, song lyrics, and notations on a larger screen.

  • Page 50: Turning The Power Off

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M 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-3M. Turn off the RG-3M. Turn off the connected display.

  • Page 51: Connecting A Television

    * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Turn off the power to the RG-3M and the television to be connected. Use a video cable (commercially available) to connect the RG- 3M’s Video Out jack with the television’s video input jack.

  • Page 52: Selecting What Is To Be Displayed On The External Display Or Television

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M 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-3M.

  • Page 53: 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-3M, 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 54 Running Slide Shows Through a Connected External Display or Television Make sure the power to the RG-3M is turned off, then connect the external display or television (p. 47, p. 49). Turn on the power to the RG-3M and the external display (or television).

  • Page 55: When Using A Vima Cd-Rom (Vima Tunes)

    Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M 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. “CD” is select for the song genre automatically. Press the [ ] (Select +) button or [ select the song you want to play back.

  • Page 56: 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-3M is turned off, then connect the external display or television (p. 47, p. 49). Turn on the power to the RG-3M and the external display (or television).

  • Page 57: Chapter 3. Performance

    Chapter 3. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The RG-3M 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 58: 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 59: Making Fine Adjustments To The Piano Sound (Piano Customize)

    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-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75).

  • Page 60: 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-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75).

  • Page 61: 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-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75). NOTE This setting is enabled only...

  • Page 62: 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-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75). NOTE This setting is enabled only with the piano tones.

  • Page 63: 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-3M recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance) when depressed. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

  • Page 64: 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-3M 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 65: 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 66 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. 63. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the value for “Link”...

  • Page 67: 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-3M is switched 466.2 (Hz) Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Chapter 3. Performance ] (Select +) button to...

  • Page 68: 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-3M is switched on. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.

  • Page 69: Changing The Tuning

    Chapter 3. Performance ] (Select +) button to ] (Select +) button to get ] (Value +) button to You can save this setting in the RG-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75).

  • Page 70: Setting The Tonic

    Memory Backup function (p. 75). NOTE When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the RG-3M to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

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

  • Page 73: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

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

  • Page 74: 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 75 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 76: 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 77: Remembering The Settings Even When The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)75

    For more on the settings stored using Memory Backup, refer to “Parameters Stored in Memory Backup” (p. 117). NOTE Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is displayed in the screen. Doing so may corrupt the RG-3M’s memory and render it unusable.

  • Page 78: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    When you want to restore the content registered to the RG-3M’s User memory to the factory condition, refer to “Initializing the User Memory and USB Memory” (p. 97).

  • Page 79: Chapter 4. Recording The Performance

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

  • Page 80: Stopping Recording

    If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [Moving key] (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-3M itself (p. 79).

  • Page 81: Saving Recorded Performances

    Saving Recorded Performances If not first saved to the “Favorites” in the RG-3M’s memory or to USB memory, recorded performances are erased when the RG-3M’s power is turned off. If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to the “Favorites”...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Chapter 5. User Program Registration

    31 32 33 34 35 36 36 User Programs (1 User Program Set) Save Load RG-3M 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 84: 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-3M. 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 85: Calling Up Saved User Programs

    Calling Up Saved User Programs You can easily call up User Programs. 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 86: 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-3M 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 87 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the save-destination number is flashing. fig.05-140d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the save-destination number. Value: 1–99 To return to the original screen without saving the User Program Set, press the [Function] (Exit) button.

  • Page 88: 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-3M. * When loading User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port (p.
  • Page 89 To return to the original screen without loading the User Program Set, press the [Function] (Exit) button. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more. The selected User Program Set is loaded to the RG-3M. Chapter 5. User Program Registration ] (Select +) button so that...

  • Page 90: 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 91 Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [ the User Program Set number is flashing. fig.05-270d Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ select the number of the User Program Set to be deleted. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button. A confirmation message appears in the screen.

  • Page 92: 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 93: Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings

    Changing the Moving Key Settings ■ Stopping the Keyboard Movement Although you can have the keys of the RG-3M’s keyboard move in correspondence with songs as they are played back, you can also temporarily stop the movement of the keyboard.

  • Page 94: Making Other Settings

    For all items in the Function screen, refer to (p. 114). Changing the Part That Makes the Keys Move With the RG-3M, you can set the part to which the keyboard’s movement is to be linked when the keyboard moves automatically along with a song.

  • Page 95: Changing The Remote Control Settings

    ■ Disabling Use of the Remote Control You can prevent the included remote control from controlling the RG-3M 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 96: 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-3M (p. 75). Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.

  • Page 97: Synchronizing The Timing Of The Piano And Accompaniment

    Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings ■ Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back The RG-3M may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD manually.

  • Page 98: Enjoying Karaoke With Commercial Cds (Center Cancel)

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

  • Page 99: Initializing The User Memory And Usb Memory

    You can delete all of the data in the User memory, in USB memory, and restore (initialize) the data to the original default factory settings. The RG-3M contains an internal memory area to which you can save recorded performances and other data. This area is called the “User Memory.”...

  • Page 100: Using The V-Link Function

    Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. Playing the Automatic Demos You can set the RG-3M 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 101: 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-3M 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 102: 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-3M 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 103: Setting The Part To Which Harmonies Are Added (Harmony Part)

    * When the level is set to “0,” sounds from the device connected to the Aux Input jacks are not played. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out. You can save this setting in the RG-3M’s memory using the Memory Backup function (p. 75). ] (Select ] (Select...

  • Page 104: 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-3M. For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual for the digital device.

  • Page 105: Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices

    RG-3M. If the output of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack. * You cannot use the RG-3M to adjust the volume of the connected sound generating device. About the Output jack This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.

  • Page 106: Connecting External Speakers

    Turn on the RG-3M. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3M and the connected device. * You cannot use the RG-3M to adjust the volume of the connected sound generating device. Turning off the power Set the volume of the RG-3M and of the connected devices to the minimum position.

  • Page 107: Setup Examples With Aux Output Set To "Surround

    The RG-3M is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the RG-3M to an external device for even greater versatility. ■ Connectors fig.07-080...

  • Page 108: Connection Examples

    Setup with a MIDI Sequencer fig.07-090 Jack Panel * When the RG-3M is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 107). In addition, turn the MIDI sequencer’s Thru function ON.

  • Page 109: Disconnecting The Internal Sound Generator And Keyboard (Local Control)

    No sound produced Sound Generator Local Off → When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you first switch on the RG-3M, then the MT-series device, Local Control is automatically switched off on the RG-3M.

  • Page 110: Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select Msb/Bank Select Lsb)

    MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out) When Composer MIDI Out is active, you can send performance data recorded with the RG-3M to a connected MIDI device or computer. When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off” (data is not sent).

  • Page 111: Connecting To The Computer

    The following become possible once you connect a USB cable (available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector located to the lower left of the front of the RG-3M and the USB connector of your computer. • You can use the RG-3M to play sounds from SMF music files played back with MIDI software.

  • Page 112: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver

    • USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase. • Turn on the power to the RG-3M before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the RG-3M on or off while any MIDI application is running.

  • Page 113: Appendices

    Do you have the Layer tone selected? (p. 56) When the RG-3M is connected to an external sequencer, set it to the Local Off mode (p. 107). Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.
  • Page 114 There is a difference in the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteris- tics of the acoustic piano. On the RG-3M, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting.

  • Page 115: Error Messages

    Prepare image data that can be used with the RG-3M (p. 51). Error 30: The internal memory capacity of the RG-3M is full. The RG-3M 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-3M.

  • Page 116: Function Screens

    Function Screens No. Function Screen Key Touch, Hammer Response Response Equalizer Master Tuning, Temperament Reverb Volume Balance Split Performance Transpose Functions to Pedals Play Mode Recording CD / Audio Settings CD Settings Mic Echo Harmony, Transformer Aux Input Jack Setting Aux Output Jack Setting Display Settings...

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 Level AUX INPUT...

  • Page 120: Music Files That The Rg-3M 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 121: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model RG-3M 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 122: Main Specifications

    Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Tempo, All Song Play, Random Play, Minus One/Guide <Media> Read Only, Playable Discs: Audio CDs (CD-DA), CD-ROM (SMF) Playable Discs: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format), USB Memory Audio File (WAV 44.1KHz / 16-bit Linear Format), <Internal Memory>...
  • Page 123 Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Caster Cups, CD (Music Disc with Vocals), Maintenance Kit, Accessories Key Cover, Remote Control, Dry-cell Batteries Option USB Memory 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. RG-3M Main Specifications...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index AC Inlet ... 16, 19 Access Indicator ... 17 All Song ... 27 Arabic ... 68 Audio Equipment ... 103 Audio File ... 25 Auto ... 102 Automatic Demo ... 98 Aux Input Jacks ... 16, 101 Aux Output Jacks ... 16, 104 BALANCE ...
  • Page 125 General MIDI ... 118 General MIDI 2 ... 118 Generic ... 110 GS Format ... 118 Guide ... 99 H (High) ... 62 Hammer ... 58 Hammer Response ... 58 Harmony ... 34, 40 Harmony Part ... 101 [Harpsichord] Button ... 15, 55 Headphones ...
  • Page 126 Index Octave ... 73 One Song ... 27 Original ... 110 Output Jacks ... 103 PAL ... 49 Panel Lock ... 91 Part L ... 100 Part R ... 100 PC ... 108 PEDAL ... 72 Pedal ... 20, 72 Pedal Connector ...
  • Page 127 USER PROGRAM Screen ... 82, 84, 86, 88, 90 VOCAL Screen ... 40–41 Slide Interval ... 51 Slide Show ... 50–51, 98 SMF Music Files ... 24 SMF with Lyrics ... 118 Soft ... 72 Soft Pedal ... 20 [Song] (Select -) Button ... 15, 25 Song Select ...
  • Page 128 MEMO...
  • Page 129 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. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

  • Page 130: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    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-3M Type of Equipment : Digital Piano 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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