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Roland M-300 Owner's Manual Addendum

Roland M-300 Owner's Manual Addendum

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Version 1.5 Owner's Manual Addendum
This document describes the features that have been added in this update.
In order to fully understand the M-300's new features, please read this document together with
the Owner's Manual for the M-300.
Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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  • Page 1 Version 1.5 Owner’s Manual Addendum This document describes the features that have been added in this update. In order to fully understand the M-300’s new features, please read this document together with the Owner’s Manual for the M-300. Copyright © 2013 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Functionality Added In Version

    Functionality added in version 1.5 The functions below have been added from the version 1.5 system software of the M-300. ✔ Wireless LAN function has been newly added (p. 3) ✔ 31-band GEQ has been newly added. (p. 12) ✔...

  • Page 3: About The Wireless Lan Function

    While the wireless LAN function is enabled, it is not possible to connect with the M-300 RCS. The wireless LAN function is enabled if “Enable Wireless LAN” is checked in the system setup screen (p. 5). If you are connecting the M-300 RCS, make sure the wireless...
  • Page 4 About the Wireless LAN Function Basic Connection Method The first time you connect the M-300 to a wireless network, you will need to perform the following procedure (WPS) to join the wireless network. * This procedure is required only once. Once you have joined the network, this procedure will no longer be necessary.
  • Page 5 * For details on WPS operation, refer to the documentation for your wireless LAN access point. Connect the M-300 to the Wireless LAN Press [F8 (OK)] on the M-300. When it is successfully connected, the “CONNECTED” message appears in the WIRELESS LAN SETUP popup.

  • Page 6: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    About the Status Display • CONNECTED The M-300 is connected to the wireless LAN access point. This part also shows the ID (name) of the access point. • NOT CONNECTED Although the wireless USB adaptor is connected, the M-300 is not connected to the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 7 About the Wireless LAN Status Icons fig.signal-ststus-icons.eps fig.signal-icon.eps The M-300 is connected to the wireless LAN access point. This indicates the signal level with 3 bars. fig.adaptor-connected.eps Although the wireless USB adaptor is connected, the M-300 is not connected to the wireless LAN access point.
  • Page 8 Input the security information Input the security information of the wireless LAN access point (Passphrase) and press [F8 (CONNECT)]. * For details of character input, refer to the owner’s manual of the M-300. * You cannot input any blank space after the Passphrase.

  • Page 9: Connecting In Ad-Hoc Mode

    Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the M-300 directly to an iPad without using a wireless LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the M-300 with an iPad if you are in a location where the wireless LAN access point you normally use is unavailable.

  • Page 10: About The Parameters

    You can set the device name of this unit or the final character of the Ad-Hoc SSID to be shown on the connected application. Normally, it should be “0”. However, if you are using multiple M-300 units, you can select the wireless ID from 1 to 99. The corresponding wireless ID and the device ID/Ad-Hoc SSID are as below.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    • Is the M-300 connected to the wireless LAN? • Are the M-300 and the iPad connected to the same network (same wireless LAN access point)? • Is the wireless LAN access point set to allow communication between wireless LAN devices? * For details on settings, refer to the owner’s manual of your wireless LAN access point.

  • Page 12: About The 31-Band Geq

    About the 31-band GEQ The M-300 provides four 31-band GEQ processors, GEQ1-GEQ4. You can insert a 31-band GEQ processor into the CH1-32, AUX 1-8, MTX 1-4 or MAIN L/C/R. fig.GEQ-block.eps INPUT OUTPUT SELECT SELECT CH 1 GEQ INSERT OUT INPUT...

  • Page 13: About The Function Buttons

    About the 31-band GEQ LINK button This links adjacent odd-numbered and even-numbered GEQ processors. If they are linked, the GEQ settings will be identical. When you activate LINK, the odd-numbered unit's settings will be applied to the even-numbered processor. About the Function Buttons The function buttons specific to the GEQ 1-4 tab have the following operations.
  • Page 14 About the 31-band GEQ About the Function Buttons In the GEQ INSERT SELECT popup, the function buttons perform the following operations. • [F6 (SELECT NONE) ] This clears the insert-destination selection. • [F8 (CLOSE)] This closes the popup. Inserting the 31-band GEQ to MAIN L/R This section describes the procedure for inserting linked GEQ1 and GEQ2 into the MAIN L/R channels.

  • Page 15: Editing The 31-Band Geq Parameters

    About the 31-band GEQ Editing the 31-band GEQ parameters The GEQ EDIT popup is used to edit the 31-band GEQ. GEQ EDIT popup fig.GEQ-Edit-Guide.eps IN meter This indicates the level of the signal input to the GEQ. OUT meter This indicates the level of the signal output from the GEQ. BYPASS button This bypasses the GEQ.
  • Page 16 About the 31-band GEQ Accessing the GEQ EDIT popup Access the EFFECTS screen, and press [F2 (GEQ1 - 4)] to access the GEQ 1 - 4 tabs. fig.GEQ-Rack.eps Press [F5 (EDIT GEQ1)] - [F8 (EDIT GEQ4)] depending on the GEQ you want to use. fig.GEQ-Edit.eps The GEQ EDIT popup will appear.
  • Page 17 About the 31-band GEQ Using the GEQ library You can recall 31-band GEQ settings from the library, and store the current 31-band GEQ settings in the library. GEQ library operations are performed in the GEQ LIBRARY popup. Access the GEQ EDIT popup for the GEQ unit that is the target of GEQ LIBRARY operations. fig.GEQ-Edit.eps Press [F5 (LIBRARY)].

  • Page 18: Using The Fade Function

    New functionality for scene memory • A fade function has been added. • Detailed settings have been added for the Recall Filter function, enabling the individual range to be set independently for channels, DCA/MUTE groups, and effects. Fade function The fade function makes parameters change gradually over a specific interval when a scene memory is recalled. The fade function can be set individually for each scene.
  • Page 19 New functionality for scene memory About FADE section parameters fig.fade-parameters.eps USE FADE button Selecting the check box enables the fade function. Fade time This sets the duration of the fade. You can set it up to a maximum of 100 seconds. Selecting this check box enables the fade function for panning (or balance) as well.
  • Page 20 New functionality for scene memory From the scene list, select the target scene, then press [F4 (PARAM EDIT)]. This accesses the RECALL PARAMETER EDIT popup. fig.recall-param-edit.eps The RECALL PARAMETERS selection buttons are displayed as shown below, depending on the state of the detailed settings for the Recall Filter function. Press [F4 (DETAIL)].
  • Page 21 New functionality for monitoring • A dimmer function has been added. • Operations from the LEVEL knobs in the top panel’s MONITOR section can be prohibited. This is useful when you want to want to keep the monitor level unchanged during use. MONITOR screen fig.monitor-screen.eps About MONITOR section parameters...

  • Page 22: Dimmer Function

    New functionality for monitoring Dimmer function The dimmer function lowers the monitor signal output to MONITOR OUT L/R by the amount set using DIMMER level. It is also possible to interlink on/off switching of the dimmer function with on/off switching of talkback. The dimmer function has no effect on PHONES OUT (headphones output).
  • Page 23 New functionality for DCA groups • A CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for DCA groups has been added. CHANNEL DISPLAY screen fig.DCA-group-assign.eps DCA Group Assign The assignment to the selected DCA group is displayed. Press [ENTER] to turn on/off assignment to the DCA group. SOLO button This switches SOLO for a DCA group on or off.
  • Page 24 New functionality for DCA groups Accessing the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen for DCA groups At the GROUP section, press [DCA]. The DCA GROUP screen appears. fig.DCA-group.eps Move the cursor to the target DCA group, then press [F1 (CH DISP)]. The CHANNEL DISPLAY screen appears. fig.chan-display.eps When DCA groups have been assigned to user fader layers, pressing [SEL] for a fader module where a DCA group has been assigned lets you access the CHANNEL DISPLAY screen.
  • Page 25 New functionality for DCA groups METER screen (LAYER VIEW tab) When DCA groups have been assigned to user fader layers, the DCA group assignments can be checked at the METER screen (LAYER VIEW tab). fig.meter-screen.eps DCA group assign This displays a view of all DCA group assignments. Pressing [ENTER] displays the DCA GROUP ASSIGN popup. S button This switches SOLO for a DCA group on or off.
  • Page 26 New functionality for User Settings Make the M-300 Always Start with Guest Mode You can make the unit always start with Guest Mode when the power is turned on. Call up the USER screen. Press the [DISP] button in USER section to call up the USER screen.
  • Page 27 Creating a New User With the Same Settings as the Current User Connect a USB memory. Connect a USB memory device to the USB MEMORY port of the M-300. Call up the USER screen. Press the [DISP] button in USER section to call up the USER screen.
  • Page 28 New functionality for User Settings Prohibiting Specified Operations Call up the USER screen. Press the [DISP] button in USER section to call up the USER screen. fig.user-screen.eps Call up the USER LEVEL popup. Select the target user setting in user list and press [F5 (USER LEVEL)]. The USER LEVEL popup will be called up. fig.user-level-popup.eps Display the PANEL tab.
  • Page 29 New functionality for User Settings Operations You can Prohibit •USER LAYER2 This prohibits switching to USER LAYER 2. •USER LAYER1 This prohibits switching to USER LAYER 2. •AUX/MTX/DCA LAYER This prohibits switching to AUX/MTX/DCA LAYER. •CH17-32 LAYER This prohibits switching to CH17-32 LAYER. •CH1-16 LAYER This prohibits switching to CH1-16 LAYER.

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