OWNER'S MANUAL MIDI SOUND GENERATOR POWER VOLUME PART INSTRUMENT PART ALL LEVEL MUTE REVERB SC-55 MAP INSTRUMENT ALL LEVEL - SOUND Canvas PAN PAN 127 PREVIEW (PUSH) REVERB 0 CHORUS 64 K SHIFT 64 MIDI CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHORUS ± 0 A-- KEY SHIFT MIDI CH DELAY PART SC-88 MAP DELAY MIDI IN B PHONES VIB RATE USER INST SELECT ATTACK VIB DEPTH CUTOFF DECAY VIB DELAY RESONANCE RELEASE EFX ON/OFF EFX TYPE EFX PARAM PARAM EFX VALUE VALUE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS QUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 2. Do not use this product near water -- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or the like. 3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist. 5. The product should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. 6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products that produce heat. 7. The product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the product. 8. The power-supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 9. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 10.The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 11.Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. For the USA This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug (one blade wider than the other) . This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. For Canada For Polarized Line Plug CAUTION: ATTENTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOND. For the U.K. IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The q symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet. WARNING · Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner's Manual. ......................................................................................................... · Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. ......................................................................................................... · Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. ......................................................................................................... · Avoid damaging the power cord. Do not bend it excessively, step on it, place heavy objects on it, etc. A damaged cord can easily become a shock or fire hazard. Never use a power cord after it has been damaged. ......................................................................................................... · In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ......................................................................................................... · Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!) ......................................................................................................... · Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords--the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. ......................................................................................................... · Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your dealer, or qualified Roland service personnel. ......................................................................................................... CAUTION · Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from an outlet. ......................................................................................................... · Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. ......................................................................................................... · Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit. ......................................................................................................... · Never handle the power cord or its plug with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet. ......................................................................................................... · Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices. ......................................................................................................... · Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet. ......................................................................................................... · Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet. ......................................................................................................... Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p.3). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright 1996 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Introduction Main features of this unit q This unit is a sound module compatible with the General MIDI system. It can be used to playback any song data (General MIDI scores) bearing the General MIDI logo. This unit is also compatible with the Roland GS format. It can be used to playback any song data bearing the GS logo. q This unit is a 32 part 64 voice multi-timbral sound module. A single this unit can produce the sounds of a large ensemble. It is an ideal sound module for use with sequencers or personal computers. (p.120) q This unit contains 1117 high quality sounds and 42 types of drum sound set (including 3 sound effects sets). These sound include the same sounds as the SC-55/55mkII and SC-88, allowing SC-55/55mkII and SC-88 song data to be played back correctly. (p.10) q A wide variety of effects are provided: 64 types of insertion effect, eight types each of reverb and chorus effects, 10 types of delay, and 2-band equalizer. In addition, the values of relevant parameters can be set for each effect, allowing professional-level manipulation of sound. (p.46, 56) q There are 256 user sounds and 2 user drum sets, allowing you to create your own sounds and drum sets. (p.96, 102) q By editing sound parameters such as vibrato, filter and envelope, you can modify sounds to your taste. (p.31) q The computer connector allows this unit to be directly connected to an Apple or IBM personal computer. (p.120) q The large display screen graphically provides easy visual confirmation of settings such as volume for each part, and pictures and character data can also be displayed in the dot matrix (ten screens). (p.110) q A wide variety of sound parameters can be edited directly and easily by pressing dedicated buttons. (p.11, 31) q Audio input jacks with input level adjustment allow you to connect another sound source, and output it from the audio output jacks mixed with this unit's own sound. Two sets of audio output jacks are also provided. (p.15) General MIDI system The General MIDI system is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music data that meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo ( ). Music data bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance. GS format The ( ) Format is Roland's set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI System, the highly-compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily include new sounds and support new hardwa ...