Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PK-7 Roland
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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland PK-7 Pedal Keyboard. The PK-7 is a pedal keyboard unit which was designed especially for the VK-88/VK- 8.
2 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
3 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ..........................................................................
4 Important Notes In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical.
5 Names and Functions 1. Pedal Keyboard The PK-7 features an easily transportable twenty-note pedal keyboard. 2. Expression Pedal Advancing the pedal will increase the volume, and returning the pedal toward yourself will decrease the volume. For instructions on connecting it, refer to page 7.
6 7. PK OUT Connector Use the PK cable that is supplied with the VK-88 to connect this connector to the VK-88. After connecting to the VK-88, make sure to set the PEDAL KEYBOARD [SELECT] switch on the VK-88’s rear panel to PK IN (VK-88 Owner’s Manual, p.
7 Connections The PK-7 is shipped with the expression pedal detached. Before connecting the PK-7 to another device, please attach the expression pedal. When attaching or detaching the expression pedal, be careful not to step on a knob bolt. When removing the knob bolts, place them out of the reach of children.
8 Connecting to the VK-8 (Turning the Power On) Use a MIDI cable to connect the VK-8 and PK-7. The PK-7 provides a “MIDI Merge” feature, which allows you to have the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN be combined with the MIDI messages produced by playing the PK-7 itself.
9 Appendix Troubleshooting If the PK-7 does not function as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. ● The power (indicator) does not come on when I turn on the power switch.
10 Specifications Pedalboard: 20 keys • Control: Expression Pedal Foot Switch-L/R Damper (Hold) Switch Power Switch • Connectors: PK OUT Jack MIDI Connectors (IN/OUT) HOLD OUT Jack EXPRESSION OUT .
11 MIDI Implementation Model: PK-7 (MIDI Pedal Keyboard) Date: Oct.21,1998 Version: 1.00 1. Recognized Receive Data ■ System Realtime Messages Status FEH * By receiving an Active Sensing message, this unit enters the mode timing the interval between incoming MIDI messages.
Control Change MIDI FOOTPEDAL Model PK-7 Date : Oct. 21, 1998 Version : 1.00 MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO O :.
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of November 1, 2003 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.
For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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