Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Voice Systems RD-80e
Summary of Contents for Voice Systems RD-80e
- Page 1 RD-80e D A T A F I L E R Manuale Operativo Operating Manual...
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING! TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This simbol is intended to This simbol is intended to alert alert the user to the presence...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.2 Notes on the instrument ....................53 1.3 Notes about the manual ....................54 2. MAIN CHARACTERISTCS ....................55 2.1 The RD-80e’s structure ....................55 2.2 Data format ........................55 3. CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS ..................56 3.1 The front panel ........................ 56 3.2 The rear panel ......................... - Page 4 RD-80e DATA FILER 9.3 File functions ........................84 9.3.1 Copying a file ......................84 9.3.2 Deleting a file ......................86 9.3.3 Error messages ....................... 86 9.4 Control of the optional graphic display ................87 9.4.1 Selectin the type of font ................... 88 9.4.2 Selecting the type of spelling ...................
-
Page 5: Important Notes
1. IMPORTANT NOTES 1.1 LOOKING AFTER THE PRODUCT • Do not place the RD-80e close to heat sources, in damp or dusty places or close to strong magnetic fields. • Never apply excessive force to the structures or controls (switches, buttons etc.). -
Page 6: Notes About The Manual
0 SMF files is recommended. • The RD-80e recognises the format of any lyrics on the song, identifying the copyright of the MIDI file producer, and displays it on the TV, by means of the video interface, or on the remote display (both optional). -
Page 7: Main Characteristics
For a clearer idea of how it works, we can divide the RD-80e into two sections: a file management section, which from now on we will call the Data Player , and a generation system, called the Sound Generator . -
Page 8: Controls And Connections
2. THREE-FIGURE NUMBER DISPLAY: this display will show all the information relating to the status of the system, the selection of the songs and the RD-80e function values. 3. CONTROL KEYS: these keys, each with two functions (except for the [PAUSE] key), allow the user to check the performance or recording status of the song. - Page 9 • [MUTE]: for excluding one or more tracks from the performance; • [TRANSP.]: for transposing the key of songs. [VOLUME] key: allows regulation of the overall volume of the RD-80e. Prolonged pressure on this key in stop condition allows selection of the MIDI message (NRPN or CC) for controlling the volume.
-
Page 10: The Rear Panel
5. [FOOT SW] (foot-switch) connector: allows connection of a foot-switch pedal with start / stop function. To avoid damage to the internal components of the RD-80e it is important to use only pedals with normally open contact . 6. AUDIO OUT section: the section contains all the signal outputs generated by the internal sound card of the RD-80e. -
Page 11: The Remote Control
DATA FILER 3.3 THE REMOTE CONTROL The RD-80e is equipped with a remote control for control of the main functions from a distance. The functions of the buttons are identical to those of the buttons of the same name on the device’s front panel. See point 3.1 for the detailed description of the buttons, and the various sections for descriptions of the functions. -
Page 12: The Connections
RD-80e DATA FILER 4. THE CONNECTIONS CAUTION! ü The Joy Port-to-MIDI adapter must be equipped with an internal photocoupler. ü If the adapter carriers a Joy Port resend, never use this for connecting additional peripherals. -
Page 13: Playing Back Songs
DATA FILER 5. PLAYING BACK SONGS 5.1 STARTING THE SYSTEM After making all the connections, switch on the RD-80e using the [POWER] switch on the rear panel. The display will first show the software loading video page: and then a moving central dash, instructing you to wait for the system to start up. -
Page 14: Selecting And Performing Song
RD-80e DATA FILER The RD-80e uses the underscore to place the files it creates itself (using the functions for saving the songs recorded, see point 7.2) at the end of the list. 5.3 SELECTING AND PERFORMING SONGS To select the song of your choice (if it is not the first in the list), use the [INC] and [DEC] keys. -
Page 15: Volume Setup
RD-80e DATA FILER NO FILE The floppy disk does not contain Midifiles. SONG NOT PLAYABLE The file selected does not belong to the Standard MIDI file code, or is a format 1 SMF with more than 16 tracks. The song cannot be played. -
Page 16: Seeting The Volume Mode
RD-80e DATA FILER Use the [DEC] and [INC] buttons to modify the value of the volume at which the songs will be played back. When the [VOLUME] or [ESC] key is then pressed, the new value will be saved automatically and the display will return to display of the Main Page. -
Page 17: Using The [Rew] And [Ff] Keys
RD-80e DATA FILER 5.5 USING THE [REW] AND [FF] KEYS The [REW] (Rewind) and [FF] (Fast Forward) keys can be used to find a given bar number inside the selected song. These keys work in exactly the same way as the keys with the same names found on an ordinary tape recorder;... -
Page 18: Real-Time Functions
DATA FILER 6. REAL-TIME FUNCTIONS The RD-80e makes some important functions available in Real Time. In other words, they can be activated during playback of a song, thus giving the considerable advantage of very quick application, of great help when making temporary changes to the songs being performed. -
Page 19: Transposing The Key
RD-80e DATA FILER 6.2 TRANSPOSING THE KEY This function allows the user to change the key of the song being played, or in other words to transpose the notes being played on all the tracks (the MIDI channels) by a number of semitones which can be set by the user, except for the drum kit track. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Metronome Tempo
RD-80e DATA FILER 6.3 ADJUSTING THE METRONOME TEMPO The TEMPO function allows the user to vary the metronome tempo of a song being played. As for the other Real Time functions, pressing the [TEMPO] key quickly activates (LED on) or deactivates (LED off) the variation in tempo which can be set in the TEMPO SETUP function. -
Page 21: Saving Changes
RD-80e DATA FILER 6.4 SAVING CHANGES The RD-80e allows you to save the changes made to a song by means of the Real Time functions (Mute, Tempo and Transpose) permanently. CAUTION! During the saving procedure, the RD-80e automatically overwrites the original file: make a backup copy of it if you do not wish to lose the data it contains. -
Page 22: Error Messages
RD-80e DATA FILER IMPORTANT NOTES ü During processing (“Edit” video page), and saving (“run” video page”) of the file do not extract the disc. ü Before carrying out the modification and saving procedures, make sure that there is enough space on the floppy disk (space equal to the size of the file you intend to change). -
Page 23: Recording Songs
As well as playing back songs in Standard MIDI File 0 and 1 format (see point 2.2), the RD-80e is also able to record the MIDI events received on the MIDI IN port, made available with the aid of an optional Joy-to-MIDI adapter (see section 4 for the connections). -
Page 24: Error Messages
MIDI data. Check that the connections are correct and/or that the transmitter instrument is sending the MIDI data correctly. The Midifile created by the RD-80e will be placed at the end of the list of those present on the disk and named as follows: __RD_nnn.mid... - Page 25 RD-80e DATA FILER DAMAGED FLOPPY DISK The disk is damaged and it will not be possible to carry out the operation. Press [ESC] to return to the Main Page. NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON DISK There is not enough space available on the disk to take the entire recording. Press [ESC],...
-
Page 26: Midi Section
RD-80e DATA FILER 8. MIDI SECTION The MIDI section, which can be recalled using the key of the same name in stop status, allows you to set up all the instrument’s MIDI parameters, such as the output Router and setting of the synchronisation with any connected devices. -
Page 27: Sync In
RD-80e DATA FILER As the illustration shows, the three dots on the display indicate that the track is addressed to the [MIDI OUT] port. The [DEC] and [INC] keys can be used to select the tracks, while the [REW] (Disable) and [FF] (Enable) keys allow you to set the routing of the track data to the [MIDI OUT] port. -
Page 28: Sync Out
• Clock: enables/disables reception of the MIDI Clock. With the function enabled, the value of the tempo in bpm (beats per minute) of the RD-80e will be updated in real time with that of the transmitter device connected to the MIDI In port of the [JOY PORT]. - Page 29 • Song Select: enables/disables transmission of the MIDI message for selection of the active song. When the function is active, if a song is selected with the RD-80e the relative message will be transmitted to the [MIDI OUT] port (when the [ENTER] key is pressed).
-
Page 30: Utility Section
9. UTILITY SECTION The UTILITY section contains all the accessory functions which provide a useful completion of the operations made available by the RD-80e. These functions, like those of the MIDI section, are only accessible in stop condition. Press the [UTILITY] key for access to the menu of the same name; to select the function, use the [INC] and [DEC] keys, which will be shown on the display as follows: •... -
Page 31: Play Mode
• Lyrics Master Switch: if the function is activated the RD-80e will send any MIDI karaoke data in the song being played to the [MIDI OUT] port. -
Page 32: Formatting A Disk
RD-80e DATA FILER Use the [INC] and [DEC] keys to select the functions and [ENTER] to recall them. 9.2.1 FORMATTING A DISK Each freshly-purchased floppy disk must be formatted before use. The RD80e formats floppy disks in MS-DOS® format, meaning that these disks can also be used with Personal Computers or Sequencers. -
Page 33: Copying A Disk
RD-80e DATA FILER CAUTION! ü Do not extract the disk and do not switch off the RD-80e during the formatting procedure. ü When formatting floppy disks, take care to select the correct capacity. 9.2.2 COPYING A DISK The RD-80e allows you to copy the contents of an entire floppy disk, regardless of the type of files it contains (meaning including files not related to the RD-80e system), onto another disk of the same capacity. - Page 34 RD-80e DATA FILER The instrument will then write the data on the floppy disk, showing on the display: At the end of the operation the following video page will appear: to indicate that the procedure has been completed successfully. CAUTION! You are urged to take special care when extracting and inserting the disk;...
-
Page 35: Error Messages
RD-80e DATA FILER 9.2.3 ERROR MESSAGES – DISK SECTION FLOPPY DISK PROTECTED The disk has write protection and it is not possible to save the data or format the disk. Move the tab in the corner of the disk to the closed position, insert it in the drive again and press [ESC]. -
Page 36: File Functions
RD-80e DATA FILER 9.3 FILE FUNCTIONS From the Utility menu, selecting the File option (“Fil” video page) gives access to two functions: • File Copy: this function allows you to copy one or more files from one floppy disk to another. - Page 37 RD-80e DATA FILER and insert the destination disk: The data will then be written on the destination floppy disk immediately: When the procedure is completed, the display prompts you to extract the destination disk and insert the origin disk if you wish to copy another file.
-
Page 38: Deleting A File
RD-80e DATA FILER 9.3.2 DELETING A FILE After selecting the File Delete function, you can use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the number of the Song or the List to be deleted (using the [SONG] and [LIST] buttons to select the type of file). -
Page 39: Control Of The Optional Graphic Display
9.4 CONTROL OF THE OPTIONAL GRAPHIC DISPLAY The RD-80e allows you to connect the optional Voice Systems LVD liquid crystal display (LCD) by means of the [JOY PORT] on the rear of the instrument. You will then be able to show any lyrics present on the backing track being played on the display. -
Page 40: Selectin The Type Of Font
RD-80e DATA FILER From the Utility menu, use the [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the “Lcd” video page and press [ENTER]: this will give access to the functions for setting the font and the type of spelling for the graphic display. -
Page 41: Selecting The Type Of Spelling
RD-80e DATA FILER 9.4.2 SELECTING THE TYPE OF SPELLING The type of spelling is another setting relating to the optional graphic display. To make this setting, recall the Spelling Type function (“Spl” video page); the setting video pages are the following: •... -
Page 42: Selecting The Font Type
RD-80e DATA FILER • Chord Color: selection of the colour of the chords displayed together with the lyrics of the song (if envisaged by the song being played). Use the [DEC] and [INC] keys to select the function you wish to set and press [ENTER] to display its setting. -
Page 43: Vocal Harmonizer
RD-80e DATA FILER Color # Back Color Text Color Spell Color Chord Color Black Black Black (reverse) Black Navy Navy Navy (reverse) Navy Red (reverse) Pink Pink PinK (reverse) Pink Green Green Green (reverse) Green Blue Blue Blue (reverse) Blue... -
Page 44: Type Of Harmonisation
RD-80e DATA FILER • Type: this function allows selection of the type of harmonisation. • Harmony Channel: this function allows you to set the MIDI channel on which the HVP obtains the data for the harmonisation. • Lead Channel: use this function to select the MIDI channel by means of which the auto-tuning of the melody line is carried out (when the Lead mode is activated). -
Page 45: Setting The Harmoniser Midi Reception Channels
RD-80e DATA FILER After making the selection, press [ESC] to return to the menu. The settings will be saved automatically. 9.6.2 SETTING THE HARMONISER MIDI RECEPTION CHANNELS Using the Harmony Channel (“H-C” video page) and Lead Channel (“L-L” video page) functions, you can set the MIDI channels of the Harmony channel and of the Lead channel of the HVP respectively. -
Page 46: The Lists
LIST file (extension .LST). The lists created by the RD-80e consist of steps, each of which contains the name of the file to be performed and not the number shown by the display: this means that even if songs are added to the disk later, the List will still be performed correctly. -
Page 47: Saving The List
List selection video page. To abort the List creation procedure without saving it, press the [LIST] key. The List file generated by the RD-80e will be placed after any already present on the disk and named as follows: __RD_nnn.lst... -
Page 48: Performing A List
RD-80e DATA FILER DISK PROTECTED The disk on which you have attempted to save the List has write protection. Move the tab in the corner of the disk to the closed position, insert it in the drive again and press [ESC]. -
Page 49: Error Messages - Play List
RD-80e DATA FILER 10.3.1 ERROR MESSAGES – PLAY LIST NO FILE There are no List files on the floppy disk inserted. NO SONG There are no songs in the List, or the songs in the List selected are not saved on the floppy disk. -
Page 50: Accessory Functions
RD-80e DATA FILER 11. ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS 11.1 FACTORY SETTINGS The Factory Settings function allows you to restore the original settings of the instrument on purchase, thus eliminating all the changes you have made- To restore the Factory Settings switch on the RD80e with the [REC] button pressed; the following video page will appear: meaning “Factory Setting-up”. -
Page 51: Stand-By Function
RD-80e DATA FILER 11.3 STAND-BY FUNCTION The Stand-By function allows the instrument to be switched to stand-by mode. To do this, keep the [STOP] (STAND-BY) button pressed for about three seconds. To reactivate the instrument, simply press the [ENTER] button (the LED of this button will stay on as long as the instrument is in Stand-By mode to indicate that it is not switched off but has been set in Stand-By status). -
Page 52: Appendix
RD-80e DATA FILER APPENDIX UPDATING THE OPERATING SYSTEM The RD80e operating system is resident in the instrument’s internal memory. Updating it to subsequent releases is simple and immediate. Switch off the instrument and insert the floppy disk containing the file with the new operating system. -
Page 53: Sound List
RD-80e DATA FILER SOUND LIST MAIN SOUND – GENERAL MIDI (all channels except 10) GENERAL MIDI GENERAL MIDI GENERAL MIDI GENERAL MIDI Grand Piano Acoustic Bass 1 Soprano Sax Rain Bright Piano Finger Bass Alto Sax 1 Soundtrack E. Grand Piano... - Page 54 RD-80e DATA FILER SOUND VARIATION (all channels except 10) Bank Select Bank Select Bank Select GENERAL MIDI 1st VARIATION 2nd VARIATION 3rd VARIATION Grand Piano Piano 1w Piano 1d Bright Piano E. Grand Piano Honky Tonk Electric Piano 1 Detune El. Piano 1...
- Page 55 RD-80e DATA FILER Bank Select Bank Select Bank Select GENERAL MIDI 1st VARIATION 2nd VARIATION 3rd VARIATION Alto Sax 1 Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet 1 Piccolo Flute Recorder Pan Flute Blow Bottle Shakuhachi Wistle Ocarina...
- Page 56 RD-80e DATA FILER DRUM SET TABLE (MIDI channel 10) Prog 1: Prog 2: Prog 9: Prog 17: Prog 25: HQ STD SET1 HQ STD SET2 HQ ROOM SET HQ POWER SET HQ ELEC. SET 27 - D#1 High Q 28 - E1...
- Page 57 RD-80e DATA FILER Prog 26: Prog 27: Prog 33: Prog 41: Prog 49: Prog 57: HQ TR808 SET HQ DANCE SET JAZZ SET BRUSH ORCHESTRA SFX SET 27 - D#1 Closed Hi Hat 28 - E1 Pedal Hi Hat 29 - F1...
- Page 58 RD-80e DATA FILER Prog 65: Prog 73: Prog 81: Prog 89: Prog 90: STANDARD SET ROOM SET POWER SET ELECTR. SET TR-808 SET 27 - D#1 High Q 28 - E1 Slap 29 - F1 Scratch Push 30 - F#1...
- Page 59 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART – Data Filer Section - Voice Systems RD80e Date: 11/10/2000 Data Filer Version: 1.0 FUNCTION ... TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS 1-16 1-16 BASIC DEFAULT CHANNEL CHANGED MODE Default Mode 3 Messages Altered 0-127 0-127 NOTE NUMBER True Voice...
- Page 60 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART – Sound Generator Section - Voice Systems RD80e Date: 11/10/2000 Data Filer Version: 1.0 FUNCTION ... TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS 1-16 BASIC DEFAULT CHANNEL CHANGED MODE Default Mode 3 Messages Altered 0-127 NOTE NUMBER True Voice VELOCITY Note ON...
- Page 61 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Device, persuant to Part 15 if the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio comunications.
- Page 62 Sales Division: Via Belvedere Fogliense 8, I-47836 Mondaino (RN) Italy tel.+39-0541-981700 - fax +39-0541-869605 - e-mail: viscount@omniway.sm - Internet: www.viscount-organs.com - www.viscount.it Distribution for Italy: TITAN MUSIC S.A. Strada Genghe di Atto, 80 - 47031 Acquaviva – Repubblica di San Marino tel.0549-999164 - fax 0549-999490 e-mail: viscount@omniway.sm - Internet: www.viscount-organs.com - www.viscount.it...