USB Audio Interface/ MIDI Keybroad Controller PC-80 Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Important Notes
- Contents
- Contents of the package
- Names of things and what they do
- Setup
- Operation
- Appendix
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
- Basic connection example and signal flow
- The PC-80’s basic operating modes
- Transmitting various MIDI messages from the PC-80
- Setting the MIDI transmit channel
- Selecting sounds—Transmitting Program Change and Bank Select Massages
- Starting/stopping playback data—Transmitting a Start/Stop/Continue message
- Transmitting messages to an external MIDI sound module
- Setting the split points
- Using the VALUE encoder to transmit values for a specified parameter
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface
- Using the PC-80 as an audio interface
- System settings for the PC-80
- PC-80 driver settings
- Troubleshooting
- Driver-related problems (Windows)
- Can’t record or play back audio or MIDI/No sound
- Noise or pops are heard when recording/playing on your computer
- Noise or distortion occurs when the PC-80 is not connected to your computer
- The sound is too weak
- Problems with the PC-80 Software Synthesizer
- Won’t start up
- The menu does not appear correctly (can’t select it)
- No sound
- Sound is too loud/too soft
- Clicks, pops, or noise occurs in the sound
- Sounds you play from the keyboard are delayed
- Can’t control sounds or parameters from the PC-80
- Can’t play back song data/Playback is incorrect
- Can’t use the PC-80 software synthesizer from other software
- Uninstalling the PC-80 software synthesizer
- MIDI implementation
- Main specifications
- Index
- Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
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Names of things and what they do
Grounding Terminal
Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation,
or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, microphones
connected to it, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an infinitesimal
electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the
ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may
occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method,
contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page.
Unsuitable places for connection
• Water pipes (may result in shock or electrocution)
• Gas pipes (may result in fire or explosion)
• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous in the event of lightning)
* You must make the ground connection using the screw that came with the PC-80.
fig.exp
Expression Pedal Jack (EXPRESSION)
You can connect an expression pedal (Roland EV-5) here, and use it to control the tone or
volume in real time.
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Hold Pedal Jack (HOLD)
You can connect a pedal switch (Roland DP series) here, and use it as a hold pedal.
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MIDI OUT Connector
You can connect this to the MIDI IN connector of another MIDI device, and transmit MIDI
messages to that device.
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USB Connector
Use this to connect the PC-80 to your computer via a USB cable.
Power Switch (POWER)
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Rear Panel
DC
Power is turned on, when using the AC adaptor
OFF
Power is off
USB
Power is on, when connected via a USB cable (not using the AC adaptor)
* USB (bus power) can be used if the PC-80 is connected to your computer via a USB
cable. In this case, the power is supplied from the computer via the USB cable. If you
want to use bus power, set the power switch to the USB position.
With some computers, the PC-80 may not operate on bus power. If so, please use
the included AC adaptor.
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