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Explains warning symbols (triangle, exclamation mark, forbidden) and their meanings.
Lists essential safety guidelines for operating the unit to prevent hazards.
Covers power circuit use, heat dissipation, and proper unit placement for safe operation.
Details cleaning procedures, solvent warnings, and data backup advice before repairs.
Covers volume, cables, impact protection, CD-ROM care, and software handling.
Identifies and explains the function of all controls on the front of the unit.
Identifies and explains all input/output jacks and connectors on the rear of the unit.
Guides on connecting headphones, speakers, pedals, and power for initial setup.
Explains the correct power sequence and how to adjust LCD contrast for visibility.
Instructions for setting the LCD display's contrast level.
Guide to choosing, previewing, and selecting sounds (patches) by category.
Instructions for selecting drum patterns and using the phrase/arpeggio function.
How to use the chord memory function for easy chord playing and creating sets.
Adjusting volume balance, envelope, brightness, and using LFOs with panel knobs.
Using pitch bend, modulation, pedals, octave shifts, and D Beam for expressive control.
Turning effects on/off and managing master effect switches for the unit.
How to choose and play rhythm patterns for practice or performance.
Modifying rhythm tempo and selecting accompanying sounds.
Explains the RS-50's structure, including keyboard, sound generator, tones, patches, and rhythm sets.
Details available effects, polyphony, and different memory types (temporary, rewritable, non-rewritable).
Navigating between Patch and Performance modes and editing parameters using the display.
Procedures for naming sounds, inputting numerical values, and selecting parts in Performance mode.
Starting with existing patches, editing tone parameters, and using tips for better results.
Modifying settings that apply to the entire patch and individual tones.
Procedure for saving user patches and using utility functions for copying or initializing.
Functions for copying, initializing, transmitting, and erasing patch data.
How to make and edit rhythm set parameters, including common and tone-specific settings.
Procedure for saving user rhythm sets and using utility functions for copying effects.
How to initialize specific rhythm tones or erase saved user rhythm sets.
Choosing parts, sounds, and selecting performances.
Modifying performance-wide settings and individual part settings.
Procedure for saving user performances and using utility functions.
How to use preset arpeggio templates and create custom user templates.
Using multi-chord memory and creating user-defined chord sets.
Introduction to effects, turning them on/off, and signal path overview.
Detailed configuration options for the 47 multi-effects types.
Adjusting parameters for chorus and reverb effects.
How to access and modify system-wide settings like contrast and master tune.
Configuring controller assignments and MIDI communication parameters.
Adjusting tuning scales for patches and parts.
Introduction to MIDI, connectors, channels, and basic messages.
Connecting and controlling external MIDI sound modules with the RS-50.
Steps for connecting, setting up, and recording performances to a sequencer.
Saving RS-50 settings, using it as a GM module, and managing MIDI data.
Connecting the RS-50 to a computer via MIDI and installing the included editor software.
Solutions for common problems like no power, no sound, or incorrect pitch.
Troubleshooting problems related to effects, MIDI communication, and sequencer playback.
Addressing issues with MIDI message reception/transmission and sequencer software control.
A comprehensive list of all parameters for patches, including common, tone, and effect settings.
Details on parameters for rhythm sets, performances, and system-wide settings.
Explains warning symbols (triangle, exclamation mark, forbidden) and their meanings.
Lists essential safety guidelines for operating the unit to prevent hazards.
Covers power circuit use, heat dissipation, and proper unit placement for safe operation.
Details cleaning procedures, solvent warnings, and data backup advice before repairs.
Covers volume, cables, impact protection, CD-ROM care, and software handling.
Identifies and explains the function of all controls on the front of the unit.
Identifies and explains all input/output jacks and connectors on the rear of the unit.
Guides on connecting headphones, speakers, pedals, and power for initial setup.
Explains the correct power sequence and how to adjust LCD contrast for visibility.
Instructions for setting the LCD display's contrast level.
Guide to choosing, previewing, and selecting sounds (patches) by category.
Instructions for selecting drum patterns and using the phrase/arpeggio function.
How to use the chord memory function for easy chord playing and creating sets.
Adjusting volume balance, envelope, brightness, and using LFOs with panel knobs.
Using pitch bend, modulation, pedals, octave shifts, and D Beam for expressive control.
Turning effects on/off and managing master effect switches for the unit.
How to choose and play rhythm patterns for practice or performance.
Modifying rhythm tempo and selecting accompanying sounds.
Explains the RS-50's structure, including keyboard, sound generator, tones, patches, and rhythm sets.
Details available effects, polyphony, and different memory types (temporary, rewritable, non-rewritable).
Navigating between Patch and Performance modes and editing parameters using the display.
Procedures for naming sounds, inputting numerical values, and selecting parts in Performance mode.
Starting with existing patches, editing tone parameters, and using tips for better results.
Modifying settings that apply to the entire patch and individual tones.
Procedure for saving user patches and using utility functions for copying or initializing.
Functions for copying, initializing, transmitting, and erasing patch data.
How to make and edit rhythm set parameters, including common and tone-specific settings.
Procedure for saving user rhythm sets and using utility functions for copying effects.
How to initialize specific rhythm tones or erase saved user rhythm sets.
Choosing parts, sounds, and selecting performances.
Modifying performance-wide settings and individual part settings.
Procedure for saving user performances and using utility functions.
How to use preset arpeggio templates and create custom user templates.
Using multi-chord memory and creating user-defined chord sets.
Introduction to effects, turning them on/off, and signal path overview.
Detailed configuration options for the 47 multi-effects types.
Adjusting parameters for chorus and reverb effects.
How to access and modify system-wide settings like contrast and master tune.
Configuring controller assignments and MIDI communication parameters.
Adjusting tuning scales for patches and parts.
Introduction to MIDI, connectors, channels, and basic messages.
Connecting and controlling external MIDI sound modules with the RS-50.
Steps for connecting, setting up, and recording performances to a sequencer.
Saving RS-50 settings, using it as a GM module, and managing MIDI data.
Connecting the RS-50 to a computer via MIDI and installing the included editor software.
Solutions for common problems like no power, no sound, or incorrect pitch.
Troubleshooting problems related to effects, MIDI communication, and sequencer playback.
Addressing issues with MIDI message reception/transmission and sequencer software control.
A comprehensive list of all parameters for patches, including common, tone, and effect settings.
Details on parameters for rhythm sets, performances, and system-wide settings.
General| Type | Synthesizer |
|---|---|
| Polyphony | 64 voices |
| Multitimbral | 16 parts |
| Oscillators | 2 per voice |
| Effects | Chorus |
| Keyboard | 61 keys (velocity-sensitive) |
| Connectivity | Audio Output, Headphones, Pedal Input |
