Roland PK-5 User manual

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DYNAMIC BD PEDAL
PK-5
Owner’s Manual

For West Germany
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Roland PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal Amtsbl. Vig 1046/1984
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For the USA
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
WARNING = = This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device. pursuant to Subpart J. of Part 15. of FCC rules. Operation with
non-certified or non-verified equipment ts likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly. that is. in strict accordance with our instructions,
it may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B camputing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J. of Part 15, of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such a interference in a rasidential installation
However. there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. which
can be determined by turning the equipment on and off. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure
® Disconnect other devices and their input output cables one at a time. If the interference stops. it 1s caused by either the other device or its 1'O cable
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded 1/O cables. For Roland devices. you can obtain the proper shielded cable from your dealer. For non Rojand
devices. contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
It your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception. you can try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures
Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interference stops
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is. make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits con-
trolled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and TV. ff necessary. you should consult your dealer or an experienced
tadioNelevision technician tor additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio — TV Interference Problems”
This booklet 1s available from the U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington. D.C., 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4
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CLASS B NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits raclioélectriques fixés
dans le Régilement des signaux parasites par le ministre canadien des Communications.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
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Italiano ................ Pagina 49

CONTENTS
ROLAND WORLD DISTRIBUTORS ....
FEATURES ......
ACCESSORIES
PANEL DESCRIPTION ...
IMPORTANT NOTES ........
THE CARE OF YOUR PK-5
CONNECTIONS ...
OPERATION ............
MODE:
Bass .....
Polly .....
Drums ......
Sound Effects ..
MIDI Controller ...
DEFAULT SETTING
DYNAMIC SENSITIVITY
MIDI CONTROLS ...........
MIDI CONNECTIONS .......
IF YOUR INSTRUMENT FAILS TO OPERATE .
SPECIFICATIONS senna
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART .....

FEATURES
™ The PK-5 is a 18-pedal, monophonic/polyphonic, programmable pedalboard with dynamics.
™ The PK-5 is not provided with an internal sound source system.
« LEDs provide information and directions to the player while programming the many features of the PK-5
making operation quicker and easier.
= MIDI connectors are provided for connecting other MIDI devices.
Thank you for purchasing the ROLAND PK-5 Dynamic MIDI Pedal.
The PK-5 is an easy-to-operate pedalboard that anyone can play and it gives you the benefit of ROLAND’s superior
digital technology.
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
Supplied with your PK-5 are 6 alkaline batteries type MN 1500.
These will be found into the package.
The metal cover of the battery holder can be easily found on the rear part of the instrument.
~ Open the cover and take the battery holder out of its location,
— Insert batteries in the appropriate holder.
— Place the holder into the appropriate location and close the metal cover.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
{1] MIDI sockets (IN/OUT/THRU)
[2] AC ADAPTOR SOCKET (OPTIONAL)
[3] POWER SWITCH
MODE:
[4] BASS
[5] POLY
[6] DRUMS
[7] SOUND EFFECTS
[8] CONTROLLER
FUNCTION:
[9] OCTAVE/PARAMETER
FACTORY SET
[10] PROGRAM CHANGE
USER SET
[11] MIDI CHANNEL
[12] PEDALS

IMPORTANT NOTES
e If you wish to use the PK-5 with external AC Adaptor type BOSS ACA (optional) please follow these precautions:
e The appropriate power supply for the instrument is shown on the AC ADAPTOR name plate. Please make sure
that the line voltage in your country meets the requirements.
e Please dot not use the same socket used for any noise generating device (such as a motor, variable lighting system).
« It is normal for this unit to become hot while being operated.
¢ If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, unplug the external AC Adaptor from the AC line.
© Disconnect the AC Adaptor immediately in the event of an electrical storm
¢ Before setting up this keyboard with other MIDI devices, turn this keyboard off along with all other units.
* Be sure to connect the MIDI cables securely. If the MIDI cable is disconnected while the instrument is being
played, various troubles will occur (e.g. the note may continue to sound).
e Static electricity may cause the built-in computer to malfunction. Should this occur, simply reset the instrument
by turning the power switch off and then after a few seconds, back on.
¢ This instrument might not operate correctly if turned on immediately after being turned off. If this happens,
simply turn it off and after a few seconds later, turn it on again.
¢ Operating the PK-5 near a neon light, fluorescent lamp, TV or CRT display, may cause noise interference. If
so, change the position of the instrument.
¢ To avoid risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
THE CARE OF YOUR PK-5
To ensure the best use and full enjoyment of your PK-5, please read this guide carefully and thoroughly.
ROOM LOCATION
Avoid using this instrument in excessive heat or humidity conditions or where it may be affected by direct sunlight
or dust and avoid places subject to high vibrations.
CABINET CARE
Use a soft dry cloth for dusting. To remove fingerprints or dulling film, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with
water and a little mild detergent. Immediately wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as paint thinners.
CONNECTIONS
[1] MIDI Sockets (IN/OUT/THRU)
[2] AC Adaptor socket
To connect with household AC current, use only the optional AC ADAPTOR (model BOSS ACA)
[3] POWER ON/OFF switch

OPERATION
After having inserted the six batteries into the appropriate holder, press the power On/Off switch [3] to operate
the PK-5.
To use the PK-5 with the AC Adaptor (optional), connect the AC Adaptor to the 9 Volt DC IN socket [2], located
on the rear panel of the instrument.
Make sure that the line voltage in your country meets the requirements. Connect the AC Adaptor to AC line. Press
the power on/off switch [3] to activate the instrument.
[4] BASS:
Pressing this selector [4] the pedalboard is enabled to play monophonically, that is only one note at a time can be played.
The PK-5 has been conceived to be used with «E» series instruments, namely: E-20, E-5, E-10, E-30, PRO-E: conse-
quently, its BASS section will be in default position when on MIDI channel no. 2, which is the same Manual Bass
MIDI channel of the E-20, E-5, E-10, E-30, PRO-E.
When connecting via MIDI the pedalboard to anyone of these instruments, the Manual Bass mode of an «E» series
instrument will be enabled to play.
When in Bass Pedalboard Mode [4], the following features in the FUNCTION section are enabled:
[9] OCTAVE:
Nine different octave types can be selected by the pedals no. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
The octave no. 0 will represent the lowest octave type, and the octave no. 8 represents the highest octave type.
Pressing the OCTAVE selector [9], the corresponding led will light and show the OCTAVE function condition.
At this point the selection of anyone of the 9 octave types will be enabled, by pressing one of the pedals (0-8).
All the leds of the pedalboard will light simultaneously for a second, confirming that a selection has been made.
[9] PARAMETER
Pressing the PARAMETER selector [9], the corresponding led will light to show the PARAMETER function con-
dition:
When the PARAMETER function is enabled, the following parameters can be selected.
VELOCITY (pedal marked by no. 9)
HOLD (pedal marked by «A»)
RETRIGGER (pedal marked by «B»)
DOUBLE (pedal marked by «C»)
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VELOCITY:
This function can be selected by pressing the pedal marked by no. 9.
When the selection has been made, all the leds of the pedalboard will light simultaneously for a second.
If this parameter is «ON», the dynamic impulse sent by the pedalboard will have a range from 0 to 127; if this para-
meter is in «OFF» condition, the fixed value of 64 will be sent by the pedalboard.
To select the VELOCITY parameter in «OFF» condition, press the PARAMETER selector [9] and then press the
pedal no. 9 once more.
All the leds of the pedalboard will light simultaneously for a second, confirming that the selection has been made.
HOLD:
To select this function, press the pedal marked by «A» letter. All the leds of the pedalboard will light for a second,
confirming that the selection has been made.
With the HOLD parameter in ON condition, the note pressed on the pedalboard will continue to sound.
Now it will be very easy to play a Bass part in a tied mode, as it is not necessary to continue to hold the pedal
to obtain a suspended note.
To disable the note in «HOLD» condition, simply press the BASS selector [4].
To select the HOLD parameter in OFF condition, press the PARAMETER selector [9] and press the pedal marked
by «A» letter once more. The leds of the pedalboard will light simultaneously for a second confirming that the selec-
tion has been made.
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