Roland Octapad SPD-20X User Manual

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Troubleshooting
• No sound
Is the volume set to 0?
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Check the SPD-20X volume, and the volume of the amp system and mixer.
Can you here sound through the headphones?
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If there is sound through the headphones, the problem may be that a connecting cable is
damaged,or there is a problem with the amp or mixer. Check the amplication system and the
audio connections.
Is Layer O selected?
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When Layer O is selected, the sound from only one side is played.
Could LEVEL in the SOUND parameter group be set to 0?
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Set the levels to an appropriate value.
Is INST (Instrument Assign) in the SOUND parameter group set to “OFF”?
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A pad will not sound if its Instrument Assign parameter is set to “OFF” .
Is CURVE (Velocity Curve) in the SOUND parameter group inappropriate?
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Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Curve parameter .
When playing the internal sound generator
• No power/Power on, but unit does not operate
Are you using the supplied AC adaptor?
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Other AC adaptors may not work properly. If the SPD-20X does not operate even with the
correct AC adaptor, check whether the correct AC line voltage is being supplied.
It is best to avoid connecting many devices of high power consumption to the same AC outlet, or using
an excessive number of AC outlet expansion plugs.
MEMO
• The volume is too low
Is the volume turned down?
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Check the SPD–20X volume, and the volume of the amp system and/or mixer.
Are LEVEL in the SOUND parameter group set too low?
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Set the LEVEL to appropriate levels.
Is CURVE (Velocity Curve) in the SOUND parameter group inappropriate?
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Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Curve parameter.
Is TRIG SENS (Velocity Sens) in the SYSTEM parameter group set too low?
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Make appropriate settings for the Velocity Sensitivity parameter.
• The sound is wrong
Is the layer function on?
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Modify the SOUND parameters
• You hear sounds that you did not select
Is the layer function on?
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Set Layer to O.
Is an external MIDI sound module being played from that pad?
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If you do not wish to trigger an external MIDI sound module, set the MIDI CHANNEL in
the MIDI parameter to “OFF”.

Roland Octapad SPD-20X Specifications

General

Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Pads	8
Presets	50
Effects	EQ
Display	LCD
MIDI	MIDI
Connectivity	MIDI
Outputs	Stereo (L/Mono, R)
Inputs	4 x External Trigger Inputs, Footswitch Jack
Power Supply	AC Adapter