Roland BK-5 Owner's Manual page 67

[*] These parameters can also be switched by pressing and hold-
ing the assigned buttons on the front panel. (See the "Hold to
LOCK" legends.)
Metronome
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] but-
ton‰ "Global" ‰ "Metronome".
The BK-5 is equipped with a metronome that can be
used in various situations.
NOTE
While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the
[TAP TEMPO] button flashes in red to indicate the selected
tempo.
(a) Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the
"Metronome" field.
(b) Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to highlight the
setting.
(c) Rotate the dial to select "On".
The metronome starts counting.
NOTE
The metronome is not available while an audio song file
(mp3 or WAV) is selected.
The metronome parameters you can set are:
Parameter Setting
Metronome* Off, On
Volume 0~127
Time Signature 1~32/16, 8,
4, 2
Mode Always, Play,
Rec
Explanation
Select "On" to activate
the metronome.
Sets the metronome's
level.
Specifies the metro-
nome's time signature.
Always: The metro-
nome even counts
when playback is
stopped.
Play: The metronome
only sounds while the
rhythm or song is play-
ing.
Rec: The metronome
only sounds during
rhythm recording
(using the "Rhythm
Composer").
Backing Keyboard BK-5
Parameter Setting
Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows
[*] This setting is not memorized when you use "Save Global".
Video Settings
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] but-
ton‰ "Global" ‰ "Video Settings".
The following table shows the Video Setting parame-
ters.
Parameter Setting
Video Mode PAL, NTSC
Aspect Ratio Full, Center
NOTE
If you work with a TV set, do not forget to select the correct
channel ("AV" or something to that effect, see the manual
that came with your set).
Lyrics Settings
This page can be selected using [MENU] button ‰
"Global" ‰ "Lyrics Settings".
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'Global' parameters
Explanation
you to switch the
Count-In function on
("1bar" or "2bar") or
off. When on, the met-
ronome will count in
the specified number
of measures (bars)
before the rhythm or
SMF song starts play-
ing. (This setting is not
available for audio
songs.)
Explanation
Select the setting that
corresponds to the for-
mat used by the con-
nected screen.
Specify the appropri-
ate aspect ratio for the
screen you are using.
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