Setup Procedure; Connections With The Computer; Computer Settings; Ar-3000 Settings - Roland AR-3000 Reference Manual

2.3 Setup Procedure

Here is the procedure for setting up the external computer and the AR-3000.

1) Connections with the computer

Use an RS-232C cable to connect the two devices. Refer to "2.4 Connections with the computer."
2) Turn on the power for the AR-3000 and the computer

3) Computer settings

Set the communication parameters. Refer to "2.5 Computer settings."

4) AR-3000 settings

Set the communication parameters. Refer to "2.6 AR-3000 settings."
5) Operate the AR-3000
Transmit data between the external computer and the AR-3000.
2.4 Connections with the Computer
1) Turn off the power of the AR-3000 and the computer.
2) Use the appropriate cable to connect the RS-232C -compatible connector of the computer to the
RS-232C connector located on the rear panel of the AR-3000. Refer to "2.1.1 Connector and
Cable" for the appropriate cable to use.
2.5 Computer Settings
1) Communication parameters for the computer
Communication method

Baud rate

Parity
Data length
Stop bit
Code set
Xon Xoff
If you are using MS-DOS, the above settings can be made using the "SPEED" and "SWITCH"
commands. For details on these settings, refer to your MS-DOS owner's manual.
2.6 AR-3000 Settings
When using the AR-3000 via RS-232C, the baud rate must be specified.
Also, in order for it to be controlled via RS-232C, the AR-3000 must not be in the Mode menu
(the MODE indicator must not be lit).
2.6.1 Baud Rate
If the AR-3000's power is turned on when a card is not inserted, the baud rate will default to 9600
bps. If a card is then inserted, the settings will change to the settings which are contained in the
card. However this will occur only for the first-inserted card, and subsequently inserted cards will
be ignored. If you wish to modify the baud rate during operation, use the following procedure on the
AR-3000 to change it.
start - stop system (asynchronous) full duplex
4800 / 9600 / 19200 BPS
38400 BPS (for compatibility with legacy models : AR-2000 / AR-1)
none
8 bits
1 bit
ASCII
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