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OWNER'S MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Roland RD-600 Digital Piano.
In order to take full advantage of the RD-600’s superior functionality and enjoy
long and trouble-free use, please read this owner's manual carefully.
Features
¢ A total of 128 different types of high quality Tones are built-in, including the
great piano sounds of the past. In addition to grand piano and electric piano, the
RD-600 provides a wide variety of keyboard sounds such as organ, strings and
synth, and also sounds such as bass and percussion.
¢ The hammer action keyboard provides a touch that is close to that of a grand piano.
* Two sets of output jacks (FIXED OUT / LINE OUT) are provided. On stage you can
connect separate output feeds to the main console and to the monitors. °
* Digital reverb/chorus, analog 3-band equalizer, and multi-effect EFX are built-in.
¢ You can edit the envelope and velocity sensitivity etc. of the Tones to create orig-
inal sounds.
¢ The RD-600 provides INT Parts to control the RD-600 itself and TX Parts to con-
trol external MIDI devices. Transmitting program change or volume messages to
an external MIDI device is easy. The RD-600 is designed for superb operability.
* For the two Parts of the internal sound source, you can select either Split or
Layered key modes. You can create sophisticated settings by independently
specifying volume balance and transpose for each Part.
© The RD-600 provides a full array of MIDI master keyboard functionality, includ-
ing a bender / modulation lever.
¢ The MIDI THRU connectors can be used as MIDI OUT.
* The setup memories allow up to 64 different panel settings to be stored. You can
also store internal part settings or settings for the external sound source.
* The RD-600 can be controlled by an external sequencer as a 16-part multi-timbral
sound source.
© Light-weight and compact design, ideal for on-stage use.
You can take advantage of these features in the following ways.
Select and play various Tones
Play different Tones simultaneously (Layer)
Play different Tones
in different halves of the keyboard (Split)
Transpose without changing
your keyboard fingering (Transpose)
Try out the multi-effect EFX
Select a Setup memory
Copyright © 1997 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland RD-600 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
Polyphony	64 voices
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Weight	24.5 kg
Power Consumption	15W
Keyboard	88 keys (weighted hammer action)
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Display	LCD
Outputs	L/Mono, R, Headphone
Inputs	Damper Pedal, Assignable Pedal
Power Supply	AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Using the Unit Safely

General Safety Precautions

General safety precautions to follow when using the unit.

Important Notes on Operation

Front and Rear Panel Overview

Front Panel Controls

Details the sections and controls of the RD-600's front panel.

Rear Panel Connectors

Describes the various jacks and connectors found on the rear panel.

Powering On and Off

Turning Off the Power

Steps for safely turning off the RD-600 and connected equipment.

Trying Out RD-600 Functions

Basic Operation: Understanding Parts

Explains the internal (INT) and external (TX) parts and their role in sound generation.

Selecting Sounds (Tones)

Layering and Splitting Tones

Playing Multiple Tones (Layer)

Layering Two Tones Together

Demonstrates how to layer two different Tones for a richer sound.

Dividing the Keyboard (Split)

Specifying the Split Point

Explains how to set the split point to divide the keyboard into two playing zones.

Adjusting Part Volume and Transposing

Transposing Keyboard Fingering

Explains how to transpose the pitch of the instrument without altering fingerings.

Sound Adjustments: Equalizer, Reverb, Chorus

Equalizer Settings

How to adjust low, mid, and high frequency ranges using the equalizer.

Reverb Effect

Details how to apply and adjust the reverb effect for ambiance.

Chorus Effect

Explains how to apply and adjust the chorus effect for depth and modulation.

Applying EFX (Multi-Effects)

Modifying Sound Expression (Tone Modify)

Envelope Adjustments (Attack, Decay)

Explains how Attack, Decay, and Release envelope parameters affect the sound's expression.

Sound Brightness (Filter) and Resetting Settings

Adjusting Sound Brightness (Filter)

How to adjust the brightness of the sound using the filter slider.

Connecting External MIDI Devices

Using RD-600 as Master Keyboard

How to connect MIDI devices to use the RD-600 as a master controller.

Understanding MIDI Channels

Explains the concept of MIDI channels and their importance for communication.

Selecting External MIDI Tones

How to select Tones on external MIDI devices using Group/Category/Variation.

Screen Display and Tone Selection

Selecting Tones for TX Parts

Step-by-step guide to selecting Tones for TX parts using Group/Category/Variation.

Advanced Tone Selection: Bank Select

Using Bank Select for Tone Selection

How to use Bank Select MSB/LSB and Program Number to select Tones on TX parts.

Storing and Recalling Settings: Setup Memory

Using Setup Memories

Explains how to store and recall favorite settings combinations.

Recalling a Setup Memory

Instructions on how to recall stored setup memories.

Selecting Setup Memories

Adjusting Settings Affecting Sound

Tone Settings Procedure

Editing Tone Parameters

Step-by-step guide to entering Edit mode and selecting parameters for Tone settings.

Tone Parameters: Pan and Coarse Tune

Setting Stereo Location (Pan)

How to adjust the stereo panning of a Tone to position it in the stereo field.

Setting Pitch Transposition (Coarse Tune)

How to adjust the pitch of a Tone in semitone steps.

Fine Tuning Pitch and Effect Depth

Fine Tuning Pitch

How to make extremely fine adjustments to the pitch.

Adjusting Reverb and Chorus Depth

How to set the intensity of the reverb and chorus effects.

Bend Range Settings

How to specify the amount of pitch change controlled by the bend lever.

EFX Selection and Depth

Selecting EFX Type

How to choose the type of EFX to be applied.

Setting EFX Level (Depth)

How to set the overall level of the EFX effect.

Reverb/Chorus Settings Procedure

Reverb Parameters

Reverb Type Selection

Adjusting Reverb Level and Time

Reverb and Chorus Parameter Details

Reverb HF Dump and Delay Feedback

Chorus Level, Rate, and Depth

Advanced Chorus Settings

Chorus PreDelay and Feedback

Specifying Chorus Output Destination

Adjusting Performance Settings

Understanding Local Parts

Layering Sounds from Four Parts

Local Part Settings Procedure

Local Part Parameters

MIDI Transmit Channel and Part Assignment

Keyboard Range (Zoning) Settings

Keyboard Range (Zoning) Settings

Transposing and Velocity Sensitivity

Changing Transposition Amount

Velocity Sensitivity for Volume

Velocity Max and Pedal Settings

Maximum Volume via Velocity

Damper Pedal and Foot Controller Settings

Lever Settings and MIDI Input

Modulation and Bend Lever Settings

Using External MIDI for Internal Parts

Steps to set up the RD-600 to receive MIDI messages from external devices.

Internal Part MIDI Receive Settings

Setting MIDI Receive Channel

Ignoring External MIDI Messages

Rx PGM, Rx Modulation, Rx Volume, Rx Hold-1, Rx Bender

Changing Internal Tones and Sequencer Operation

Changing Internal Part Tones

Sequencer Recording and Playback

Instructions for connecting and setting up the RD-600 for sequencer recording.

Setting the Operating Environment

System Tuning and Keyboard Touch

Master Tune for Pitch Matching

Adjusting Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

Foot Controller Function Assignments

Pedal Polarity and MIDI Memory Selection

Pedal Polarity Settings

Selecting Setup Memories via MIDI

How to use MIDI Control Change messages to select setup memories.

Device ID Number Settings

MIDI THRU, Powerup Mode, and LCD Contrast

Using MIDI THRU as MIDI OUT

Powerup Mode for Setting Preservation

Convenient Utility Functions

Storing Setup Memories (Write SETUP)

How to save current settings into a setup memory.

Saving and Transmitting Data

Saving Internal Settings via Bulk Dump

How to transmit internal settings to an external sequencer for backup.

Receiving Data and Restoring Settings

Receiving Exclusive Data from Sequencer

How to receive MIDI data from an external sequencer.

Restoring Factory Settings (Initialize)

How to reset the RD-600 to its factory default settings.

EFX Effect Types and Knob Assignments

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Incorrect Pitch Issues

Lists common causes and solutions for no sound or incorrect pitch problems.

Volume Dynamics and Controller Issues

Troubleshooting steps for unexpected volume dynamics and controller effects.

External Sound Source Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues with external sound sources.

Advanced Troubleshooting

Sequencer Operation Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for issues when using a sequencer, including sound and recording problems.

Error Message Reference

Power-On, Memory, and MIDI Error Messages

Quick Access Shortcuts

MIDI Receive Data Specifications

MIDI Address Block Map and Supplementary Material

Address Block Map Overview

Examples of Actual MIDI Messages

Calculating MIDI Checksums

MIDI Implementation Chart

RD-600 Specifications