Troubleshooting - Roland JD-Xi Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

If the JD-Xi does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland
Service Station.
Issues Related to Sound
Problem
There is no sound
Specific pitch ranges do not sound
The volume level of the instrument connected
to INPUT (MONO) jack is too low.
When I play the keyboard, notes do not stop
The sound cuts off when I switch sound
(program)
Although the same tone is selected, it sounds
different when I listen to it in the Program
I can't play arpeggios.
The pattern won't play
The sound of the Analog Synth changes
Issues Related to Microphone
Problem
There's no sound when I connect a
microphone
The microphone picks up noise
No sound or insufficient volume from the
microphone
Issues Related to Effects
Problem
Effects not applied
Issues Related to MIDI or External Devices
Problem
Exclusive messages are not received
The JD-Xi does not produce sound when
an external sequencer or MIDI keyboard is
connected to the MIDI IN connector
Specifications Roland JD-Xi: Synthesizer Keyboard
Keyboard 37 keys (with velocity)
Power Supply AC Adaptor
Current Draw 1000 mA
575 (W) x 245 (D) x 85 (H) mm
Dimensions
22-11/16 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 3-3/8 (H) inches
2.5 kg
Weight
5 lbs 9 oz
Cause/Action
If you do not hear sound when you play the keyboard, check whether the Local Switch is turned OFF.
Make sure that the Local Switch setting is turned on.
The Drums part does not sound in the high register where no instruments (sounds) are assigned.
Is the rear panel LINE/GUITAR select switch set appropriately?
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
Could the [Key Hold] button be on?
If Key Hold is on, notes you play on the keyboard are sustained.
Press the [Key Hold] button to turn it off.
The JD-Xi allows you to apply a variety of effects, but when you switch sounds (programs) the type of effect assigned to the sound (program) will
change.
At this time, the sound is muted to prevent the unexpected sound that would otherwise occur due to the discrepancy between the currently
heard sound and the type of effect.
Within a program, the specified sound (tone) can be further modified by the parameters of each part, such as the pan and octave settings, the
filter cutoff, and the effects. For this reason, the sound may be different than when you recall and play that tone.
Could the system setting "Sync Mode" (p. 12) be set to "SLAVE"?
If "Sync Mode" is set to "SLAVE, " the JD-Xi needs to receive MIDI clock messages from an external device.
You should leave "Sync Mode" set to "MASTER" unless you're synchronizing the JD-Xi to an external device.
In the Analog Synth part, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits, so the sound may be affected by the
temperature or the state of the power supply.
Cause/Action
Could a device be connected to the rear panel INPUT jack?
Disconnect the device from the rear panel INPUT jack.
You can reduce the noise by using the noise suppressor.
In the system settings "INPUT" menu, adjust the "NS SW, " "NS Threshold, " and "NS Release" parameters.
& For details on the system settings, refer to "Making System Settings (SYSTEM)" (p. 12).
Could you be using a condenser microphone?
The JD-Xi does not support condenser microphones.
In the SYSTEM setting INPUT menu, is the "Mic Sel" parameter set appropriately?
& For details on the system settings, refer to "Making System Settings (SYSTEM)" (p. 12).
Cause/Action
Check the following points while referring to the parameter guide PDF.
5 Could the effect switch be off? Check the on/off setting of each effect.
5 Are the various effect settings correct?
5 Is each part's Output Assign set to "Effect 1, " "Effect 2, " "Delay, " or "Reverb"?
5 Effects do not apply if the send level to each effect is set to 0. Check the settings.
5 Even if the send level to each effect is above 0, effects do not apply if the effect output level, delay level, or reverb level are set to 0. Check
each setting.
Cause/Action
Does the Device ID number of the transmitting device match the Device ID number of the JD-Xi?
The device ID number is fixed at "17. "
Make sure that the MIDI transmit channel of your external MIDI device matches the MIDI receive channel of the JD-Xi. The channels used by the JD-Xi
to transmit and receive MIDI messages are fixed and cannot be changed.
Part MIDI receive channel
Digital Synth 1 1
Digital Synth 2 2
Drums 10
Analog Synth 3
It is customary for drum kit performance data to be transmitted and received on MIDI channel 10.
MIDI transmit channel
1
2
10
3
Accessories Owner's Manual, AC Adaptor, Microphone
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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