Roland RD-2000 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Playing Audio Files from USB Flash Drive
MEMO
5 If the USB ash drive contains numerous song les, it may take
some time for the data to be loaded.
5 Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the le name.
5 A maximum of 200 les can be recognized within each folder.
WAV format les that can be played
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth 16 -bit
* Changing the Play Speed or Playback Transpose of an audio le
places a signicant processing load on the RD-2000; in some
cases this could make the RD-2000 unable to completely process
the performance data from the keyboard.
Playing back
1. Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button to make it light.
The Rhythm or Song screen appears.
Each time you press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button, you’ll alternate
between the RHYTHM screen and the SONG screen.
2. Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button several times to access the
Song screen.
3. Press the [PLAY] button to make it light; the audio le will play.
To stop the audio le playback, press the [STOP/RESET] button.
NOTE
If an audio le is playing, pressing the [RHYTHM/SONG] button will
not switch to the Rhythm screen.
Selecting an audio le
1. In the Song screen, move the cursor to the song number in the
screen.
2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select a song
number.
If there is no playable song, the song number will be shown as “---” and
the [INC] [DEC] buttons will not work.
Selecting an audio le in a folder
1. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select a folder.
The folder icon will be displayed.
2. Press the [ENTER] button.
The audio les inside the folder will be displayed.
3. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select an audio
le.
To exit the folder, choose “up” and press the [ENTER] button.
MEMO
5 Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the le name.
5 A maximum of 200 les can be recognized within each folder.
Fast-forwarding or rewinding an audio le
1. In the Song screen, move the cursor to the Time Position.
2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to change the
value.
The playback position will change according to the indication.
Changing how audio les play
1. In the Song screen, move the cursor to the various items.
2. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to change the
value.
Parameter
[
K
] [
J
]
Value
[DEC] [INC]
Explanation
Speed 75%–125%
Lets you change the playback speed of
the song.
Playback
Transpose
-6–0–5
Lets you shift the playback key of a song in
semitone steps.
Time Position 00’00”–
Species the time location at which
playback starts (when stopped).
Indicates the elapsed playback time
(while playing).
Audio Volume 0–127 Sets the volume for audio le playback.
Audio Output
Assign
MAIN, SUB Species the audio output destination.
Center Cancel OFF, ON
Causes sounds located in the center (e.g.,
vocals or melodic instruments) to be
reduced in volume.
Play Mode
ONE SONG
When you play back a song, only one song
will play; playback will stop at the end of
that song.
ALL SONG
The songs in USB ash drive will play
consecutively.
Renaming an audio le
1. In the Song screen, choose “Song Rename” and press the
[ENTER] button.
2. Use the cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to move the cursor to the position
at which you want to enter a character.
3. As necessary, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to
enter a name.
Operation Explanation
[SHIFT] + [
K
] button
Delete one character (DELETE)
[SHIFT] + [
J
] button
Insert one space (INSERT)
[
H
] [
I
] buttons
Switch uppercase/lowercase
NOTE
You can’t save an audio le with a name that starts with a “. (period).”
Do not use a “. (period)” at the beginning of the name.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 to enter the name.
If you press the [EXIT] button, the rename operation will be cancelled
and you’ll return to the previous screen.
5. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
6. Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
The song name is conrmed.
Deleting an audio le
1. In the Song screen, choose “Song Delete” and press the [ENTER]
button.
A conrmation message appears.
2. Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
The song will be deleted.
NOTE
5 Never turn o the power while deletion is in progress.
5 Do not disconnect the USB ash drive while deletion is in
progress.

Roland RD-2000 Specifications

General

Pedal jack	Yes
Sound effects	Compression, Equalization, Modulation, Reverberation
Tones quantity	1100
Built-in speaker(s)	No
Number of front panel sliders	9
Reverberation effects quantity	6
Preset programs quantity	300
Keyboard name	PHA-50
Keys quantity	88 keys
Display resolution	256 x 80 pixels
Power consumption (max)	23 W
Audio (L/R) out	2
Headphone outputs	1
USB connector type	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
Headphone connectivity	6.3 mm
Product color	Black
Cables included	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	367 mm
Width	1412 mm
Height	140 mm
Weight	21700 g