Playing Audio Files From Usb Flash Drive - Roland RD-800 Owner's Manual

Playing Audio Files from USB Flash Drive

MEMO
• If the USB flash drive contains numerous song files, it may take some time
for the data to be loaded.
• Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the file name.
• A maximum of 200 files can be recognized within each folder.
WAV format files that can be played
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth 16 -bit
* Changing the Play Speed or Playback Transpose of an audio file
places a significant processing load on the RD-800; in some cases
this could make the RD-800 unable to completely process the
performance data from the keyboard.
Playing Back
1.
Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button, getting
the indicator to light.
The Rhythm or Song screen appears.
Each time you press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button,
you'll alternate between the RHYTHM screen and
the SONG screen.
2.
Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button several times to access the
Song screen.
3.
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to make it light; the audio file will
play.
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button once again to make it go dark; the audio file
will stop playing.
NOTE
If an audio file is playing, pressing the [RHYTHM/SONG] button will not
switch to the Rhythm screen.
Selecting an Audio File
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the
song number in the screen.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value
dial to select a song number.
If there is no playable song, the song number will
be shown as "---" and the [INC] [DEC] buttons will
not work.
Selecting an Audio File in a Folder
1.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value
dial to select a folder.
The folder icon will be displayed.
2.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The audio files inside the folder will be displayed.
3.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value
dial to select an audio file.
To exit the folder, choose "up" and press the [ENTER] button.
MEMO
• Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the file name.
• A maximum of 200 files can be recognized within each folder.
Fast-forwarding or Rewinding an Audio File
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the
Time Position.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value
dial to change the value.
The playback position will change according to
the indication.
Changing How Audio Files Play
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the various items.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to change the value.
Parameter Value
Play Speed 75%–125%
Playback
-6–0–+5
Transpose
Audio Volume 0–127
Center Cancel OFF, ON
ONE SONG
Play Mode
ALL SONG
Renaming an Audio File
1.
In the Song screen, choose "Song Rename"
and press the [ENTER] button.
2.
Use the cursor [ ] [ ] buttons to move the
cursor to the position at which you want to
enter a character.
3.
As necessary, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons
or the value dial to enter a name.
Operation
[SHIFT] + [ ] button
[SHIFT] + [ ] button
[SHIFT] + [ ] button
[SHIFT] +[ ] button
NOTE
You can't save an audio file with a name that starts with a ". (period). " Do
not use a ". (period)" at the beginning of the name.
4.
Repeat steps 2–3 to enter the name.
If you press the [EXIT/SHIFT] button, the rename operation will be cancelled
and you'll return to the previous screen.
5.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The confirmation message appears.
6.
Press the [ENTER] button once again to confirm the name of the
song.
Deleting an Audio File
1.
In the Song screen, choose "Song Delete" and press the [ENTER]
button.
The confirmation message appears.
2.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The song will be deleted.
NOTE
• Never turn off the power while deletion is in progress.
• Do not disconnect the USB flash drive while deletion is in progress.
Quick Guide
Explanation
Lets you change the playback speed
of the song.
Lets you shift the playback key of a
song in semitone steps.
Sets the volume for audio file
playback.
Causes sounds located in the center
(e.g., vocals or melodic instruments)
to be reduced in volume.
When you play back a song, only
one song will play; playback will
stop at the end of that song.
The songs in USB flash drive will play
consecutively.
Explanation
Delete one character (DELETE)
Insert one space (INSERT)
Switch character sets
Switch uppercase/lowercase
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