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Roland V-Combo VR-760 User Manual

Roland V-Combo VR-760
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Performance Keyboard VR-760.
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Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p.
3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 5).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
03128590 ’03-6-5N
Owner’s Manual
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and center registration marks to left or right
This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Roland V-Combo VR-760 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelV-Combo VR-760
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Precautions and guidelines for connecting and using the power supply.

Placement

Guidelines for positioning the unit to ensure proper operation and prevent damage.

BEFORE USING CARDS

Using DATA Cards

Information on handling and using CompactFlash memory cards.

MAIN FEATURES

Handles Organ, Piano, and Synthesizer Parts

Overview of the VR-760's integrated sound capabilities.

Organ Section Equipped with Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generator

Details on the VR-760's emulated tonewheel sound generator technology.

Equipped with Dedicated Piano Sound Generator

Information about the VR-760's dedicated piano sound modeling.

Synth Sections Includes High Quality Backing Tones

Description of the synth section's diverse sound library.

PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Front Panel

Identification and explanation of controls on the front panel.

Rear Panel

Identification and explanation of ports and connectors on the rear panel.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN PLAYING

Connecting the Power Cord

Step-by-step guide for connecting the power supply.

Turning the Power On and Off

Procedure for safely powering the VR-760 on and off.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Steps to reset the unit to its original factory default settings.

OVERVIEW OF THE VR-760

Basic organization of the VR-760

Explanation of the VR-760's internal structure and sections.

Composition of the VR-760’s Parts

Breakdown of the VR-760's functional parts (Organ, Piano, Synth, Rhythm).

Basic Operation of the VR-760

Guide to the fundamental operation and screen navigation of the VR-760.

PERFORMING WITH THE KEYBOARD

Performing the Organ, Piano, or Synth Individually (ONE TOUCH)

How to use the ONE TOUCH buttons to isolate and play individual parts.

Performing with a Variety of Tones (REGISTRATION)

Guide to selecting and using different preset sound combinations (registrations).

Basic Operation of the Organ Part

Fundamental operations and settings for the organ sound section.

Basic Operation of the Piano Part

Fundamental operations and settings for the piano sound section.

Basic Operation of the Synth Part

Fundamental operations and settings for the synthesizer sound section.

USING THE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

Using the D BEAM Controller to Produce Common Effects

How to use the D Beam controller for various sound effects.

Saving Settings to Registrations

How to save custom sound setups as registrations.

Saving to the Memory Card

How to save all VR-760 settings to a memory card.

Controlling an External Video Device (V-LINK)

How to control external video devices using the V-LINK function.

DETAILED SETTINGS FOR EACH FUNCTION (EDIT)

About the Edit Mode Menu

Overview of the different menus available within the Edit mode.

SYSTEM BASIC

Global system settings affecting the VR-760 overall.

SYSTEM MIDI

MIDI settings that apply globally to the VR-760.

REGISTRATION ORGAN

Specific settings for the organ part within registrations.

UTILITY

Utility functions including wave expansion board checks and bulk dump.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL MIDI DEVICES

Recording VR-760 Performances to an External MIDI Sequencer

How to record VR-760 performances onto an external sequencer.

Playing the VR-760’s Internal Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device

How to use an external device to control the VR-760's sounds.

INSTALLING THE WAVE EXPANSION BOARD

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board

Important precautions regarding static electricity and handling during installation.

Installing SRX Series Boards

Step-by-step guide for installing SRX series expansion boards.

APPENDICES

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the VR-760.

Messages and Error Messages

Lists messages and error codes displayed by the VR-760 and their meanings.

Effects/Parameter List

Detailed list of multi-effects and their adjustable parameters.

Tone List

A comprehensive list of all available piano and synth tones.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

Channel Voice Messages

Explanation of MIDI channel voice messages for notes, velocity, etc.

Control Change

Explanation of MIDI control change messages.

System Exclusive Messages

Details on System Exclusive MIDI messages.

SPECIFICATIONS

INFORMATION

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