Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto A-49 del fabbricante Roland
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For the following languages, a PDF version of the Owner’s Manual can be found on the CD-ROM. Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands Owner ’ s Manual.
2 Before using this unit, carefully r ead the sections entitled:”USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y” (p . 3) and “IMPORT ANT NOTES ” (p. 4). T hese sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
3 USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y 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 to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well t o domestic animals or pets.
IMPORT ANT NOTES 4 Po wer Supply • T o prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always make sure to turn o the po wer on all your equipment before y ou make any connections. Placement • This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
IMPORT ANT NOTES 5 • Do not put anything that contains wat er on this unit. Also, a void the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans , etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.
6 Quick P age Refer ence T able Performing Switching the operating mode (PLA Y/FUNCTION/SuperNA TURAL/MIDI Visual Contr ol) p. 22 Setting the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI CHANNEL) p. 26 Switching sounds ([S1][S2] knobs) p. 26 Performing — Octave Shift, T ranspose p.
7 C onten ts USING THE UNIT SAFEL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORT ANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Page Refer ence T able . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Conten ts of the Package . . . . . . .
8 How t o read the proc edural explana tions V alue 1–128 0–9 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Press the key that has “PRGM CHANGE” printed above it. Press the key that has “ENTER” printed above it. Press the keys tha t have “NUMERIC ENTRY” pr inted abov e them.
9 C onten ts of the P ack age After you open the package, please check that all items are pr esent. (If any accessories are missing , please contact the place of purchase.) ☐ A-49 ☐ A-Series Keyboard CD-ROM This contains the USB driver and PDF les of the owner’ s manual.
10 P anel D escriptions P anel POWER indicator This will light if the A-49 is connected to your computer via USB. [FUNCTION] button If you press this button so it’ s lit, you can change the MIDI channel or transmit a program change by pressing the appropriate keys (p.
P anel Descriptions 11 [TRANSPOSE] button, OC T A VE/TRANSPOSE indic at or , [+][–] buttons In PLA Y mode (p. 22), you can press the [TRANSPOSE] button to switch the function of the OC T AVE/TRANSPOSE indicator and the [+] [–] buttons. When the [ TRANSPOSE] button is turned on, the transposition setting is enabled.
P anel Descriptions 12 Rear P anel USB COMPUTER port Use a USB cable to connect the A-49 to your computer . * Install the driver in your computer before y ou make this connection (p. 13). HOLD jack Y ou can connect a pedal switch (DP-2, DP -10; avail- able separately) here and use it as a hold pedal (p.
13 Driver Installation Windo ws users page 14 Mac OS X users page 16 Note Do not connect the A-49 to the computer until you ar e directed to do so. A “ driver ” is soft ware tha t transfers data between the A-49 and application software running on your computer when y our computer and the A-49 are connected.
Driver Installation 14 5 . When a c onrmation screen regar ding user account c ontrol appears, click [Y es] or [C ontinue]. 6 . When “The A-Series Keyboard Driver will be installed on y our computer ” appears, click [Next]. 7 . Click [Next] again.
Driver Installation 15 Windo ws XP 9 . If a dialog box tha t asks whether you want to connect to Windows Updat e appears, select [No, not this time] and click [Next]. 1 0. Select [I nstall the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Ne xt]. 1 1.
Driver Installation 16 If the “ Authenticate” or “Installer requires that you type your passwor d” dialog box appears during the installation, enter an administrator passw ord and click [OK]. 5 . When “W elcome to the A-Series Keyboar d Driver installer” appears, click [C ontinue].
Driver Installation 17 1 3. Conrm that [ A-Series Keyboard] appears in the “MIDI Studio ” window or the “ Audio MIDI Settings” dialog box. If [A-Series Keyboard] does not appear or if it is gray ed out, it means that the A-49 is not being detected properly .
Driver Installation 18 1 6. Using your mouse , drag and connect the ▲ and ▼ (which represent the input/ output ports of each device) of the [A-Series Keyboard] and each [Ne w Device] that you added so that the y are connected as shown in the gure .
Driver Installation 19 V erify Tha t Y ou Can Hear Sound After you ’ve installed the driver , check to verify that the driver was installed correctly .
Driver Installation 20 8 . In the “Insert Sof t Synth Options” dialog box, select the [Synth Property Page] option in the “ Open These W indows” area, and click [OK]. 9 . Play the A -49’ s keyboard. If the MIDI monitor in the taskbar responds and you hear the sound of the synth, the A-49 is correctly connected to your computer .
Driver Installation 21 If you don ’t hear sound • From the [GarageBand] menu, click [P references]. If MIDI input is not detected in the [Audio/MIDI] tab ’ s “MIDI Status” eld, it may be that a problem has occurred . Please refer to “Problems When Using the Unit” (p.
22 Swit ching the O pera ting Mode The A-49 has four modes . When you turn on the power , the A-49 will automatically star t up in PLA Y mode. Y ou can switch the operating mode by pressing the following butt ons.
About the Operating Modes 23 FUNC TION Mode What is FUNCTION mode? This is the mode that lets you transmit specic c ontrol messages or make settings for the A-49 itself . In FUNC TION mode, the keyboar d is used to select the function that you want to set ( Y ou won ’t be able to per form by pla ying the keyboard).
About the Operating Modes 24 SuperNA TURAL Mode What is SuperNA TURAL mode? This is the mode that lets you contr ol a SuperNA TURAL sound module. Y ou can control the SuperNA TUR AL sound module that’ s connected to the A-49 via a MIDI cable.
About the Operating Modes 25 MIDI Visual C ontrol Mode What is MIDI Visual Con trol mode? This is the mode that lets you contr ol a video device that suppor ts MIDI Visual Control (MVC). Y ou can control images on the V isual Control device that’ s connected to the A-49 via a MIDI cable.
26 P er f orming When the A-49’ s power is turned on, it will automatically start up in PLA Y mode (p. 22). In PLA Y mode, playing the keyboard will tr ansmit note messages, causing your MIDI devic e to produce sound. 1 . Set the A-49’ s MIDI transmit channel to mat ch the MIDI receive channel of your MIDI device (or software) (p .
P er forming 27 MEMO Y ou can change the func tions that are assigned t o the [S1] [S2] buttons. F or details, refer to “ Assigning F unc tions to the Knobs, Buttons , and Jacks” (p. 37). T o selec t sounds from a dier ent bank , rst transmit a Bank Select message, and then transmit a Prog ram Change message.
P er forming 28 T ransmitting a Program Change number (PRGM CHANGE) V alue 0–127 0–9 For details on this value , refer to p. 8. Shifting the Pitch of the Keyboar d Changing the oc ta ve ( O ctave Shift) Y ou can raise or lower the pitch range of the keyboard (Octave Shift) by using the [+] [–] butt ons.
P er forming 29 Using the L ever t o Modify the S ound Changing the pitch of a sounding note (P itch Bend) Moving the [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever t o the left or right will transmit pitch bend messages, causing the pitch to change slightly . * The range of the pitch change (“bend range”) will depend on the settings of y our sound module.
P er forming 30 Using the D-BEAM to Modify the Sound Y ou use the D -BEAM contr oller simply by moving your hand abov e it. B y assigning di erent functions to it, you can control the sound in various wa ys. 1 . Pr ess the D -BEAM [PIT CH], [ VOL], or [ASSIGN] button to turn the D-BEAM controller on.
P er forming 31 Using the Knobs t o Modify the Sound Y ou can modify the sound by turning the [C1] [C2] knobs. Knob Function [C1] knob Transmits a C uto (CC#74) message . [C2] knob Transmits a Resonance ( CC#71) message. * The eect that’ s applied will depend on the sound module.
P er forming 32 Using the P edals to Modify the Sound The A-49 supports the use of a hold pedal (DP-2, DP-10; av ailable separately) and an expression pedal (EV-5, EV-7; available separat ely).
P er forming 33 Using A f tertouch to Modify the Sound Aftertouch is a function that lets you modify the sound by applying additional pressure to the key after playing a note.
34 T o change settings for the A-49, you need to be in FUNCTION mode. Paramet er F actory setting Explanation Page VEL O CURVE 1-MEDIUM When you play the A-49’ s keyboard, the transmitted note message will include a velocity value (volume data) corresponding to the for ce of your strike.
Changing the A-49 Settings 35 Changing the V elocity Cur ve ( VEL O CURVE) For details on this value , refer to p. 8. * V alues outside the acceptable range (12–) will not be entered. V alue 0–11 0–9 V alue Setting K eyboard sensitivity T ype of cur ve 0 1-LIGHT Higher velocity values (volume) can be produced even if y ou play softly.
Changing the A-49 Settings 36 Specifying the Keyboar d V elocity V alue (KE Y VEL O) For details on this value , refer to p. 8. V alue 0–127 0–9 V alue Setting Explana tion 0 TOUCH (default) The v.
Changing the A-49 Settings 37 Assigning Functions to the Knobs, Buttons , and Jacks Assigning a Program Change Message (PRGM CHANGE) [S1] [S2] buttons Press either Button Function [S1] button Decremen.
Changing the A-49 Settings 38 Assigning a Contr ol Change Number (C C#) [S1] [S2] buttons For details on this value , refer to p. 8. V alue 0–127 0–9 Press either Latched Momentary Button [S1][S2].
Changing the A-49 Settings 39 Fr equently used C C# CC# Function F actory assignments 1 Modulation Modulation of [Pitch Bend/Modulation] lever 5 Portamento time — 7 Volume [ VOL] button 10 Panpot .
Changing the A-49 Settings 40 Changing the Direc tion of V alue Increases for the Knobs , D-BEAM Contr oller , Buttons, and P edals (CTRL DIR) Operate either Button Setting Explana tion [+] button POSITIVE (default) Moving the knob toward the right will increase the value .
Changing the A-49 Settings 41 Restoring the F ac tor y Settings (F ACT RESET ).
42 If you experience problems, r ead this chapter rst. It contains tips for solving most problems . If this chapter cannot help you solve a pr oblem, please refer to the support section of our website. If the problem is not resolved , refer to the contact information listed at the end of this manual.
T roubleshooting 43 Pr oblems When Using the Unit Problem Conrmation Resolution Cannot select or use unit device Is the driver installed? Install the driver (p . 13). Is the POWER indicator o? Make sure that the unit is connected to the computer correctly .
T roubleshooting 44 Problem Conrmation Resolution Cannot play back or record Is the driver installed? Install the driver (p . 13). Are the software’ s input device and output device congured? Select the A-49 as the input and output device (p. 19).
T roubleshooting 45 Problem Conrmation Resolution Sound is interrupted during playback or recording , sound drops out Are multiple programs running? Exit programs that are not in use. Is the system software up to date? Run Windows Update or Microsoft Update and make sure the system software is up to date.
T roubleshooting 46 Changing Comput er S ettings to A void Pr oblems Changing these computer settings can help you a void the problems described in “Problems When Installing the Driver ” (p.
T roubleshooting 47 5 . In the [A dvanced settings] tab of the “Power Options ” control panel, click the [+] mark next to “Hard disk, ” and then click the [+] mark next to “ T urn o hard disk after . ” 6 . Click [Setting], click the down arro w, and then select [Never].
T roubleshooting 48 Reinstalling the Driver If you experience problems installing the driver , use the following procedure and reinstall the driver . 1 . Delete the driv er . 2 . Install the driver again as described in “Driver Installation ” (p. 13).
T roubleshooting 49 Mac OS X 1 . Start up the Mac without the unit connected. Disconnect all USB cables other than those for a USB keyboard and/or USB mouse (if used). 2 . Insert the included CD -ROM into the c omputer ’ s DVD-ROM drive. 3 . Double- click [Uninstaller] in the [MacDriver] f older on the included CD-ROM.
50 Roland A-49: MIDI Keyboar d Contr oller Keyboard 49 keys (with velocity) Controllers Buttons: [S1] [S2] (Assignable) Knobs: [C1] [C2] (Assig nable) Foot P edals: HOLD, EXPRESSION [Pitch Bend/Modula.
51 Symbols [+][–] buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 A Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 [ASSIGN] button . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 30 B Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Bank Select LSB . . . .
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55 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Roland A-49 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Roland A-49 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Roland A-49 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Roland A-49 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Roland A-49, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Roland A-49.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Roland A-49. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Roland A-49 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
