Roland Electronic Keyboard RG 3M User Guide

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:  
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT  
SAFELY” (p. 3–5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6–8).  
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.  
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form  
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the  
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the product.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the apparatus.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified  
by the manufacturer.  
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing  
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any  
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid  
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or  
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with  
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two  
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug  
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
For the U.K.  
WARNING:  
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED  
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.  
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying  
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the  
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.  
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.  
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.  
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY  
The  
symbol alerts the user to important instructions  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of death or severe  
injury should the unit be used  
improperly.  
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is  
determined by the design contained within the  
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for  
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.  
Used for instructions intended to alert  
the user to the risk of injury or material  
damage should the unit be used  
improperly.  
The  
symbol alerts the user to items that must never  
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that  
must not be done is indicated by the design contained  
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it  
means that the unit must never be disassembled.  
* Material damage refers to damage or  
other adverse effects caused with  
respect to the home and all its  
furnishings, as well to domestic  
animals or pets.  
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be  
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is  
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In  
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-  
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.  
001  
007  
Before using this unit, make sure to read the  
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.  
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is  
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on  
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.  
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001-50  
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008a  
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains  
socket outlet with a protective earthing  
connection.  
The unit should be connected to a power supply  
only of the type described in the operating  
instructions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.  
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002a  
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008e  
Do not open or perform any internal modifica-  
tions on the unit.  
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,  
the supplied power cord must not be used with  
any other device.  
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003  
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009  
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts  
within it (except when this manual provides  
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer  
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland  
Service Center, or an authorized Roland  
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,  
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can  
damage the cord, producing severed elements  
and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and  
shock hazards!  
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.  
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010  
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004  
This unit, either alone or in combination with an  
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be  
capable of producing sound levels that could  
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for  
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at  
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience  
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should  
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an  
audiologist.  
Never use or store the unit in places that are:  
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct  
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating  
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or  
are  
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);  
or are  
• Humid; or are  
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011  
• Exposed to rain; or are  
• Dusty; or are  
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable  
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind  
(water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.  
• Subject to high levels of vibration.  
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When installing the piano, be sure to fasten the  
caster using the supplied caster cups.  
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012a  
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Immediately turn the power off, remove the  
Be careful not to touch the keys while the  
automatic keyboard is functioning, as this may  
sprain your fingers or damage the keyboard.  
power cord from the outlet, and request servicing  
by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page when:  
• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been  
damaged; or  
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs  
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been  
spilled onto the unit; or  
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026  
Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,  
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of  
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray  
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any  
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft  
cloth.  
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise  
has become wet); or  
• The unit does not appear to operate normally  
or exhibits a marked change in performance.  
• If error messages (Error.60, Error.61, Error.62,  
Error.63) have appeared.  
101a  
The unit should be located so that its location or  
position does not interfere with its proper venti-  
lation.  
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013  
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.  
102b  
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply  
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an  
outlet or this unit.  
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103a  
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At regular intervals, you should unplug the  
power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to  
wipe all dust and other accumulations away from  
its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from  
the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain  
unused for an extended period of time. Any  
accumulation of dust between the power plug  
and the power outlet can result in poor insulation  
and lead to fire.  
014  
Protect the unit from strong impact.  
(Do not drop it!)  
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015  
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to  
share an outlet with an unreasonable number of  
other devices. Be especially careful when using  
extension cords—the total power used by all  
devices you have connected to the extension  
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating  
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive  
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat  
up and eventually melt through.  
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104  
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming  
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be  
placed so they are out of the reach of children.  
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105a  
If the unit could become a hazard if it moves, all  
caster wheels should be locked or fixed in place  
once the unit has been placed at the place of  
installation, or has been loaded onto a vehicle.  
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016  
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult  
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service  
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as  
listed on the “Information” page.  
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106  
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on  
the unit.  
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107b  
019  
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with  
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging  
from, an outlet or this unit.  
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken  
apart, or thrown into fire or water.  
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023  
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional  
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a  
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.  
Damage to speakers or other system components  
may result.  
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108d  
112  
If you need to move the instrument, take note of  
Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance  
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal  
that may be observed in the region in which you  
live.  
the precautions listed below. At least three  
persons are required to safely lift and move the  
unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while  
keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to  
protect yourself from injury and the instrument  
from damage.  
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• Check to make sure the bolts securing the unit  
to the leg or Lyre have not become loose. Fasten  
them again securely whenever you notice any  
loosening.  
Moving parts  
• Top board (p. 18)  
• Music rest (p. 18)  
• Lid (p. 19)  
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3
• Disconnect the power cord.  
• Disconnect all cords coming from external  
devices.  
• Topsticks (p. 18)  
• USB memory anti-theft (p. 22)  
• Lid lock (p. 19)  
• Disk tray (p. 28)  
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• Close the lid.  
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• Close the Top board.  
• Fold down the music stand.  
118c  
Always keep the following parts including with  
the RG-3M and small components that may be  
removed out of the reach of small children to  
avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.  
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109a  
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and  
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 20).  
Included Parts  
• Piano leg washers  
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110a  
• Bolts, washers, and springs used in attaching  
the pedals  
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning  
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out  
of the outlet.  
• Cord clamps used for securing pedal cords,  
other cord clamps (using double-sided tape),  
and cord clamp attachment screws  
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111: Selection  
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2
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak  
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of  
safety, please read and observe the following  
precautions (p. 32).  
• Pedal stay securing screws  
Removable parts  
• USB memory anti-theft lock (iron plate)  
• Anti-theft lock securing screws  
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• Carefully follow the installation instructions  
for batteries, and make sure you observe the  
correct polarity.  
• Avoid using new batteries together with used  
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types  
of batteries.  
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5
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to  
remain unused for an extended period of time.  
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth  
or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the  
discharge from the battery compartment. Then  
install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of  
the skin, make sure that none of the battery  
discharge gets onto your hands or skin.  
Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the  
discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately  
rinse the affected area with running water if  
any of the discharge has entered the eyes.  
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• Never keep batteries together with metallic  
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,  
hairpins, etc.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
291b  
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages  
3–5, please read and observe the following:  
355b  
Power Supply  
• When moved from one location to another where the  
301  
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water  
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is  
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage  
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by  
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in  
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,  
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must  
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a  
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation  
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical  
has completely evaporated.  
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit  
356  
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain  
on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can  
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not  
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a  
power supply noise filter between this unit and the  
electrical outlet.  
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.  
358  
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard.  
306b  
This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing  
to produce sound.  
• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these  
batteries may be limited, however, since their primary  
359  
purpose was to enable testing.  
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.  
307  
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the  
exterior finish.  
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the  
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions  
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.  
308  
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the  
Maintenance  
POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the  
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of  
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first  
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord  
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into  
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug  
should be one that is within easy reach and readily acces-  
sible.  
401b (edit)  
• Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as  
that found on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs  
careful, periodic care. A few important suggestions  
concerning the proper care of the unit follow.  
• For dusting, using a soft, clean cloth and/or piano-use  
feather duster. Be sure to wipe gently. Even the tiniest  
grains of sand or grit can leave scratches on the surface  
if too much force is applied while wiping. Do not use  
any cleaners or detergents, since they might deteriorate  
the surface of the cabinet, and produce cracks.  
• If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it  
thoroughly with a soft cloth dampened with a little of  
the polishing liquid. Do not use any cleaners or deter-  
gents, since they might deteriorate the surface of the  
cabinet, and produce cracks. Do not use dusting cloths  
that contain chemicals.  
Placement  
351  
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment  
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.  
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this  
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-  
ference.  
352a  
• This device may interfere with radio and television  
402  
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such  
receivers.  
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any  
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or  
352b  
deformation.  
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications  
403  
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of  
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-  
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience  
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices  
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch  
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass. Brass eventually  
darkens as the result of the natural oxidization process. If  
the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially  
available metal polisher.  
them off.  
354b  
Repairs and Data  
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near  
452  
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed  
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.  
Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used  
while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a  
piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the  
same area of the unit for extended periods of time.  
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.  
• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s  
memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.  
Important data should always be backed up USB memory  
or floppy disk, or written down on paper (when possible).  
During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.  
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related  
to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not  
be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no  
liability concerning such loss of data.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Automatic Keyboard  
Handling Floppy Disks  
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(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)  
• While the automatic keyboard is in operation, avoid doing  
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anything that could hamper the action of the keys, such as  
using undue force to press a key, or forcing up a  
depressed key. By doing so, you risk causing malfunction  
and/or damage to the keyboard.  
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of  
magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is  
required to enable storage of large amounts of data on  
such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity,  
please observe the following when handling Floppy disks:  
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.  
• Do not use or store Floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.  
Additional Precautions  
551  
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be  
• Do not subject Floppy disks to temperature extremes  
(e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recom-  
mended temperature range: 10 to 50˚C (50 to 122˚F).  
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the  
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against  
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that  
you periodically save a backup copy of important data  
you have stored in the unit’s memory on a USB memory  
• Do not expose Floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,  
such as those generated by loudspeakers.  
652  
or floppy disk.  
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect  
552  
the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that  
the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to  
the WRITE position only when you wish to write new  
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents  
of data that was stored in the unit‘s memory, on a USB  
memory, or on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland  
Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of  
data onto the disk.  
fig.DiskProtect.e.eps  
data.  
Rear side of the disk  
553  
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s  
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks  
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.  
Write  
(can write new data onto disk)  
554  
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.  
556  
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the  
Write Protect Tab  
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you  
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s  
Protect  
(prevents writing to disk)  
internal elements.  
653  
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the  
557  
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during  
disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the  
drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.  
normal operation.  
558a  
654  
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s  
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and  
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use  
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about  
those around you (especially when it is late at night).  
to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By  
using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the  
disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.  
559b  
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-  
• Disks containing performance data for this unit should  
always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the  
“Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive  
on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the  
HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s  
drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the  
“Write” position), when you perform any disk operations  
using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the  
contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering  
the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.  
absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing  
so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and  
could lead to malfunction.  
560  
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in  
use.  
562  
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use  
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit.  
The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be  
extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on  
cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.  
565  
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make  
sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top  
of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away  
from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the  
structural design of this instrument, small pets or other  
animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a  
situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off  
the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.  
You should then consult with the retailer from whom the  
instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland  
Service Center.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
Using USB Memory  
Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)  
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• When connecting USB memory, make sure to press it until  
• When handling the discs, please observe the following.  
it is fully inserted.  
• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.  
• Do not use in dusty areas.  
705 (edit)  
• Never touch the terminals of the USB memory. Also,  
avoid getting the terminals dirty.  
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed  
vehicle.  
708  
• USB memory is constructed using precision components;  
801  
handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the  
following.  
• To prevent damage to the USB memory from static  
electricity, be sure to discharge any static electricity  
from your own body before handling the USB  
memory.  
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside  
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM  
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean  
using a commercially available CD cleaner.  
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• Keep the disc in the case.  
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• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.  
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with  
the contact portion of the USB memory.  
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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.  
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• Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memory to strong  
shock or vibration.  
• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from  
inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.  
Add Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of  
• Do not keep USB memory in direct sunlight, in closed  
vehicles, or other such locations (storage temperature:  
0 to 50 ˚C).  
any kind.  
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• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper  
• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.  
reading and writing of data, and may further result in  
malfunction.  
• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memory.  
Add  
• Insert the USB memory in the Ext Memory port evenly  
and without undue force. Forcing the USB memory may  
damage the Ext Memory port.  
203  
Add  
*
GS (  
) is a registered trademark of Roland  
• Do not insert any object other than the USB memory (e.g.,  
Corporation.  
wires, coins, other types of disks, etc.) in the Ext Memory  
port. This may damage the Ext Memory port.  
209  
*
Add  
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
Add  
• Do not subject the Ext Memory port cover or connected  
*
XG lite (  
) is a registered trademark of Yamaha  
USB memory to excessive stress.  
Add  
Corporation.  
• Close the USB memory cover when using the USB  
memory for extended periods.  
*
Add This device in part makes use of Independent JPEG  
Group software.  
220  
Before Using CDs  
*
All product names mentioned in this document are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective owners.  
Handling the CD Drive  
Add  
• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved  
to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly  
different than its former location. Rapid changes in the  
environment can cause condensation to form inside the  
drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the  
drive and/or damage discs. When the unit has been  
moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new  
environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.  
Add  
• Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or  
down.  
Add  
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert  
only discs with into the CD drive. Never insert any other  
type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other  
foreign objects inside the drive.  
Add  
• Do not subject to vibrations or physical shock during use,  
and do not move the unit while the power is turned on.  
Add  
• The pickup is of dust-resistant construction. Do not use  
pickup cleaners or other such materials, as they may  
damage the pickup.  
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Introduction  
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland RG-3M Digital Grand Piano.  
The RG-3M is sure to be highly appreciated, not only for the authentic piano performances it offers, but also for its  
extensive selection of player piano functions.  
In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read  
through this manual in its entirety.  
Main Features  
Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness  
• The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers striking the  
strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand piano.  
• Maximum polyphony of 128 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without running out of notes.  
“Ivory Feel” Keyboard Provides Grand Piano Touch and Feel  
• The RG-3M features an “ivory feel” keyboard, which thanks to the latest technology, reproduces the comfortable  
touch and feel of ivory (used for the white keys) and ebony (used for the black keys), materials reputed to be the  
best for use for piano keyboards. The white keys are made using a two-piece construction consisting of a surface  
material added to the basic key material. They have a natural appearance and just the right rigidity and response.  
• The RG-3M promises superior performance with features such as Progressive Hammer Action II (PHA II), which  
reproduces the touch of a grand piano and provides a heavier feel in the lower registers, and lighter, quicker  
response in the upper registers, while also accurately reproducing the distinctive clicking feel that occurs when  
the keys are played gently (escapement).  
Full Complement of Player Piano Functions  
• The RG-3M includes a “Moving Key” function, which plays the keys along with the song, providing exquisite  
performances that are played automatically.  
• Also included is a convenient remote control you can use for selecting songs, adjusting volume, switching the  
Moving Key function on and off simply and easily. You can connect an external display or television set to the  
RG-3M for enlarged displays of the Song Select screen, karaoke screen (lyrics screen), notation, and even slide  
shows.  
• The RG-3M comes programmed with song data in jazz and classical styles. You can also use the CD drive to play  
back a wide variety of music on the CD included with the instrument as well as songs on CD-ROMs containing  
saved SMF files, player piano CDs, and audio CDs. Moreover, you can add song data by copying songs saved on  
USB memory and CD-ROMs to the RG-3M’s “Favorites.”  
Roland Digital Grand Brings Refinement to Interior Style  
• The RG-3M exhibits elegance in form with a beautiful black, mirror-like surface. With features just like those  
found on an acoustic grand, such as a lid that opens and closes and retractable music rest, this instrument is a  
perfect match for lounge or living room.  
• The simple, modern, and stylish panel design makes switching tones and making settings a snap.  
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Instrument Endowed with Superior Basic Functions  
• The RG-3M also is programmed with 20 carefully selected performance tones, including two types of grand  
piano tones, which you can select according to your own taste. What’s more, the settings for the “key touch,”  
“hammer response,” and other precision tone adjustment settings that performers demand can be stored in the  
RG-3M itself.  
• On top of this, a newly designed sound system puts the focus on the sound of the piano to achieve a luscious,  
natural piano sound.  
Professional-Level Features and Specifications  
• The RG-3M also includes a lid lock feature to prevent tampering during automatic performances and an Ext  
Memory port lock to prevent theft of the connected USB memory.  
• Since the RG-3M is a digital instrument, it has no strings and therefore requires no tuning.  
• You can connect an external display or television to the piano to run slide shows using whatever images you  
prefer and, with a microphone connected, you can add echo and harmonies to microphone vocals and use the  
Transformer function to change the sound of the vocals.  
Connect External Speakers to Produce Concert Hall Presence  
• You can connect an amp and speakers to the RG-3M and play the sounds of the reverb and accompaniment  
through the external speakers to produce the effect of being enveloped by an orchestra.  
• The RG-3M is equipped with XLR connectors, a very convenient feature when the instrument is used on stage.  
Conventions Used in This Manual  
This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.  
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”, as in [Song] button.  
• An asterisk (*) or a  
at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution.  
NOTE  
These should not be ignored.  
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...................................... 2  
IMPORTANT NOTES.............................................................. 6  
Main Features .............................................................................................................................9  
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................................................... 10  
Connecting a Microphone......................................................................................................21  
Connecting the Memory .................................................................................................................... 22  
Listening to Songs....................................................................................................................25  
[Song] Button Functions .................................................................................................................... 25  
Listening to the Tone Demos ............................................................................................................ 26  
Listening to the Internal Songs ......................................................................................................... 26  
Listening to Songs on CDs................................................................................................................. 28  
Listening to Songs on USB Memory ................................................................................................ 31  
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Contents  
Changing the Key of the Song Being Played (Playback Transpose) ........................................... 37  
Adding Harmonies to the Mic Vocals (Harmony)......................................................................... 40  
Altering Vocals (Transformer).......................................................................................................... 41  
Copying Songs Stored on USB Memory and  
Switching Television Formats........................................................................................................... 49  
Selecting What is To Be Displayed on the External Display or Television .................50  
Displaying Favorite Images on an External Display or Television (Slide Show).......51  
Performing with a Variety of Sounds..................................................................................55  
Changing the Volume Balance of the Layered Tones (Layer Balance)....................................... 56  
Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Resonance) ....... 60  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (Damper Resonance) ... 61  
Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer).................................. 62  
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard Sound (Transpose) ................................................63  
Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) ..................................................65  
Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretched Tuning) ...................................................................66  
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Setting the Tonic ................................................................................................................................. 68  
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Performance)............69  
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) ...................................................................71  
Chapter 4. Recording the Performance............................... 77  
Notes Regarding Recording.............................................................................................................. 77  
Recording Performances.........................................................................................................77  
Calling Up Saved User Programs..........................................................................................83  
Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and Accompaniment..................................................... 95  
Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ..................................................................................... 95  
Enjoying Karaoke with Commercial CDs (Center Cancel)........................................................... 96  
Switching VIMA CD-ROM Recommended Tones ........................................................................ 96  
Initializing the User Memory and USB Memory ..............................................................97  
Using the V-LINK Function...................................................................................................98  
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Changing the Notation Display Settings ..........................................................................100  
Using the Aux Input Jacks....................................................................................................101  
Changing the Infrared Transmission Function Settings................................................102  
Switching Infrared Transmissions On and Off (Infrared Function).......................................... 102  
Setting Playback After the Song is Transferred (Infrared Playback) ........................................ 102  
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings.................................................................................................... 106  
Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB).... 108  
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out) .................... 108  
Making the Settings for the USB Driver...........................................................................110  
Music Files That the RG-3M Can Use................................................................................118  
The RG-3M allows you to use the following music files ............................................................ 118  
About the RG-3M Sound Generator .............................................................................................. 118  
MIDI Implementation Chart ...............................................................................................119  
Main Specifications...............................................................................................................120  
Index.........................................................................................................................................122  
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Panel Descriptions  
Front Panel  
fig.00-010  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9 10 11  
1
2
3
4
[Power] switch  
8
9
[
] (Select +) button  
Turns the power on/off (p. 20).  
Press this button while the Song Select screen is  
displayed to select the previous song (p. 26, p. 30, p.  
31).  
[Volume] knob  
Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 20).  
When the Function screen is displayed, this button is  
used to select the item for which settings are to be  
made (p. 92).  
[Brilliance] knob  
Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 20).  
[
] (Value -) button  
Press this button while the Song Select screen is  
p. 30, p. 31).  
Tone buttons  
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone  
groups) played by the keyboard (p. 55).  
to change the value of a setting (p. 92).  
[Piano 1] button  
[Piano 2] button  
[Harpsichord] button  
[Vibraphone] button  
[E.Piano] button  
10 [  
] (Value +) button  
displayed to select the next song (p. 26, p. 30, p. 31).  
Press this button while the Function screen is displayed  
to change the value of a setting (p. 92).  
5
6
Display  
Tone and song names and the values of various  
settings are displayed here (p. 23).  
11 [Moving Key] (Enter) button  
This switches the automatic keyboard feature on and  
off (p. 91). This feature provides keyboard movement  
corresponding to the song being played back.  
[Function] (Exit) button  
This switches the RG-3M to the Function screen (p. 23).  
You can make various different settings in the Function  
screen, including settings for the master tuning and  
temperaments.  
Additionally, press this button when the Function  
screen is displayed to make even more advanced  
settings.  
7
[Song] (Select -) button  
This displays the Song Select screen (p. 23). The song  
genre is switched each time you press this button while  
the Song Select screen is displayed (p. 25).  
When the Function screen is displayed, this button is  
used to select the item for which settings are to be  
made (p. 92).  
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Panel Descriptions  
Jack Panel (Left Side of Bottom Panel)  
fig.00-020  
Jack Panel (Front)  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7  
11  
Jack Panel (Rear)  
8
9
10  
13  
14  
15  
1
Phones jacks  
Headphones can be connected here (p. 21).  
9
Pedal connector  
Connect the pedal cord here (p. 19).  
2
3
4
Mic Volume knob  
10 Input jacks  
Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 21).  
You can connect other sound generating devices or  
audio equipment here and have their sound be played  
through the RG-3M’s speakers (p. 103).  
Mic jack  
Used for connecting a microphone (p. 21).  
11 Aux Output jacks  
You can connect amps and external speakers here and  
Aux Input jack  
You can connect other sound generating devices or  
audio equipment here and have their sound be played  
through the RG-3M’s speakers (p. 101).  
play accompaniment or surround sound (p. 103,p. 104).  
12 Main Output jacks  
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to  
enjoy more powerful sound (p. 103).  
5
6
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange  
performance data (p. 105).  
13 Balanced Out (Fixed) connectors  
mixer or other such device here (p. 103).  
You can connect a computer and exchange  
performance data between the instrument and the  
computer (p. 109).  
14 Video Out jack  
the Song Select screen, slide show, lyrics, and notations  
on the connected television set (p. 49).  
7
8
LCD Contrast knob  
This adjusts the brightness of the front panel display (p.  
23).  
15 Ext Display connector  
Connect a external display here. You can display the  
Song Select screen, slide show, lyrics, and notations on  
the external display (p. 47).  
AC Inlet  
Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 19).  
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Panel Descriptions  
fig.00-030  
CD Drive  
Bottom of CD Drive  
8
5
2
1
4
3
6
7
1
Access Indicator  
This indicator will light when the inserted CD is being  
read.  
6
Ext Memory Port  
You can connect USB memory (sold separately) here (p.  
22).  
2
3
Disc Tray  
7
Ext Memory Port Cover  
You can ensure the cover remains closed when you  
have USB memory connected (p. 22).  
Place the CD to be loaded on this tray (p. 28).  
Emergency Eject Hole  
This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of an  
emergency (p. 29).  
*
Be sure to close the cover of the Ext Memory port after  
cover is left open, someone could get hurt if their legs bump  
into it; the cover could be damaged as well.  
4
5
Eject Button  
Press this button to eject the CD (p. 28).  
8
Ext Memory Port Cover Lock  
You can lock the Ext Memory port cover to prevent  
theft of the USB memory device connected to the theft  
Memory port (p. 22).  
*
You cannot eject the CD unless the RG-3M’s power is  
turned on.  
Infrared Receiver  
Point the remote control at this sensor when using the  
remote control to operate the RG-3M (p. 34).  
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Before You Start Playing  
add  
Opening and Closing the Top  
Do not move the piano with the top in the open position.  
The top stick may disengage from the slip, causing the  
top to fall.  
Raising the Music Rest  
add  
fig.00-0330  
B
C
Always be sure to raise the music rest in the upright  
position before opening and raising the piano top.  
Be sure to fold down the music rest in the upright  
position after closing the piano top.  
1. Gently raise the music rest, then secure it in place.  
fig.00-0310  
(1)  
(2)  
(2)  
2. To collapse the music rest, fold in the metal  
fittings while supporting the music rest with both  
hands and gently fold down the music rest.  
To close the top, reverse the opening procedure.  
Open the Top board  
About the Topsticks and Topslip  
add  
The RG-3M has two topsticks, each a different length.  
You can use the different topsticks to change the amount  
Children must not be permitted to open or close the top  
on their own—adult supervision is required.  
the top is left open.  
fig.00-0340  
Long top stick  
3. Lift the right front (the upper note side: A in the  
figure) of the board with both hands, fold it up.  
fig.00-0320  
Short top stick  
The topsticks and topslip work together as follows.  
The long top stick:  
The short top stick:  
for inner top slip (B)  
for outer top slip (C)  
A
add  
If you use the wrong top slip, the top stick could slip out  
of the top slip, causing the top to fall. Make sure that the  
end of the top stick is inserted securely into the top slip.  
4. While holding up the top with one hand, lift up  
the top stick and insert its end into the  
appropriate top slip.  
add  
When opening the top, be careful not to open it too far.  
Opening the top at an angle in excess of 30 degrees may  
damage the unit, or cause the top to drop. Also, before  
opening the top, make sure that no one is in the path of  
the top as it is opened.  
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Before You Start Playing  
Opening and Closing the Lid  
Connecting the Pedal Cord  
fig.00-0350  
and the Power Cord  
fig.00-370  
1. To open the lid, hold handles with both hands  
and lift it straight up. Then, slide it to the rear.  
2. To close the lid, hold handles with both hands  
and slowly pull it forward until it stops. Then,  
gently lower it into place.  
add  
• When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let  
your fingers get caught. Small children should use it  
only under the supervision of an adult.  
• When moving the piano, for safety’s sake be sure to close  
the lid first.  
Jack Panel (Rear)  
• Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet  
music) on the keyboard when you close the lid.  
Using the Lid Lock  
You can lock the keyboard lid with the lid covering the  
control panel (front panel) to prevent it from being opened,  
thus avoiding inadvertent changes during automatic  
performances.  
1. Plug the pedal cord into the Pedal jack in the jack  
panel on the RG-3M’s bottom left panel.  
1. Lower the lid until the control panel (the front  
2. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet  
panel) is covered.  
located in the jack panel.  
2. Turn the lid lock under the piano as shown in the  
3. Affix the cord clamps to points A, B, and C  
(recommended) as shown in the figure below,  
then secure the pedal cord with the clamps.  
figure below to lock the lid.  
fig.00-0360  
Lid Lock released  
Lid Lock engaged  
*
You can secure the power cord together with the pedal cord.  
fig.00-0380  
• Using undue force to open the lid when it is locked may  
damage the lid and/or the lock.  
Cord Clamp  
(using double-sided tape)  
• Turning the lid lock when the lid lock is released while  
the keyboard lid is open may make the keyboard lid  
prone to closing. Always confirm that the keyboard lid is  
covering the control panel before locking the lid.  
4. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.  
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Before You Start Playing  
Turning the Power On and Off  
941  
• The mark at the top of the [Volume] knob indicates the  
volume level typically produced by an acoustic piano.  
This is usually the most appropriate volume for your  
piano performances.  
NOTE  
Turn on power to your various devices in the order  
specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you  
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers  
and other devices.  
• You can adjust the volume with the remote control. For  
details, refer to “About the Remote Control” (p. 34).  
Turning On the Power  
1. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way down.  
About the Pedals  
The pedals have the following functions, and are used  
mainly for piano performance.  
fig.00-0410  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
When you turn on the power to the RG-3M, the front  
panel display appears as shown below.  
fig.00-0391d  
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the  
keyboard to produce sound.  
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.  
942  
Soft Pedal  
Damper Pedal  
NOTE  
Sostenuto Pedal  
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief  
interval (a few seconds) after power up is required  
before the unit will operate normally.  
Damper pedal (right pedal)  
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even  
after you take your fingers off the keys.  
Turning Off the Power  
The length of the sustain changes subtly according to the  
extent to which the pedal is depressed.  
will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy  
with the sounds that you played from the keyboard,  
adding a rich resonance.  
2. Press the [Power] switch.  
The front panel display goes blank, and the power is  
turned off.  
945  
*
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the  
[POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power  
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).  
The RG-3M simulates this Damper Resonance.  
You can change the amount of resonance applied with the  
damper pedal. Please refer to “Producing the Resonance of the  
Strings When the Keys Are Played (Damper Resonance)” (p.  
61).  
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume  
and Brilliance  
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)  
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were  
1. Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall  
already played when you pressed the pedal.  
volume.  
2. Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the  
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard,  
the sound will have a softer tone.  
brightness of the sound.  
fig.00-0400  
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the  
depth to which you press the pedal.  
You can assign functions to the left and center pedals. Refer to  
Min  
Max  
Mellow  
Bright  
“Assigning Functions to Pedals” (p. 72).  
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Before You Start Playing  
Connecting Headphones  
Connecting a Microphone  
The RG-3M has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This  
allows two people to listen through headphones  
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and  
performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this  
allows you to play without bothering others around you,  
You can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy  
karaoke with the RG-3M.  
fig.00-0430  
even at night.  
fig.00-0420  
Jack Panel (Front)  
Jack Panel (Front)  
Mic jack located in the jack panel on the lower  
left of the RG-3M.  
2. Rotate the Mic Volume knob on the left side of  
the Mic jack to adjust the volume level for the  
microphone.  
1. Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located  
in the jack panel on the lower left of the RG-3M.  
Connecting headphones will automatically mute the  
sound from the internal speakers.  
3. Adjust the mic echo (p. 39).  
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]  
knob of the RG-3M.  
Some Notes on Using a Microphone  
• Be careful of high volume levels when using microphone  
late at night or early in the morning.  
NOTE  
• When connecting a microphone to the RG-3M, be sure to  
lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when  
the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by  
the speakers.  
Use stereo headphones.  
Some Notes on Using Headphones  
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones  
only by the headset or the plug.  
983  
• Howling could be produced depending on the location  
• Connecting the headphones when the volume of  
connected equipment is turned up may result in damage  
to the headphones. Lower the volume on the RG-3M  
before plugging in the headphones.  
of microphone relative to speakers. This can be remedied  
by:  
• Changing the orientation of the microphone.  
• Relocating microphone at a greater distance from  
speakers.  
• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only  
damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing  
loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.  
• Lowering volume levels.  
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Before You Start Playing  
3. Press on the front part of the Ext Memory port  
Connecting USB Memory  
cover to close the cover.  
add  
You can connect USB memory (sold separately) to the RG-  
3M’s Ext Memory port. Connecting external USB memory  
enables you to do the following:  
NOTE  
Use USB memory available from Roland. Proper  
operation cannot be guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
• Play back songs stored on the USB memory.  
• Save songs recorded on the RG-3M to the USB memory.  
Locking the Ext Memory Port Cover  
You can lock the Ext Memory port cover to prevent theft of  
the USB memory connected to the Ext Memory port.  
• Copy songs in the USB memory to the RG-3M’s User  
memory, allowing the songs to be called up simply and  
easily.  
• The images saved to the USB memory are displayed as a  
slide show.  
1. Connect the USB memory (refer to previous  
section).  
• User Programs registered in the RG-3M saved to the USB  
memory.  
2. Press on the front part of the Ext Memory port  
cover to close the cover.  
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the anti-theft lock  
Connecting the Memory  
screws (two screws) to the side of the Ext Memory  
NOTE  
port.  
fig.00-0450  
Always be sure to use the following procedure when  
connecting USB memory.  
1. Press the Ext Memory port cover located under  
the CD drive to open the cover.  
Press the front of the cover to open it.  
fig.00-0431  
4. Turn the anti-theft lock as shown in the figure  
below so it is oriented in the direction opposite of  
that when removed, then tighten the screws.  
fig.00-0470  
2. Connect the USB memory to Ext Memory port.  
931  
*
Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is  
firmly in place.  
fig.00-0440  
NOTE  
Be sure to replace removed screws when securing the  
anti-theft lock.  
USB Memory  
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Adjusting the Contrast of the  
About the Screens  
Immediately after the power is turned on, the Song Select  
screen like the one below is displayed.  
Screen  
1. Rotate the LCD Contrast knob on the jack panel  
at the lower left of the instrument.  
fig.00-0510  
Main Screens  
Song Select Screen  
When you press the [Song] button, the following screen  
is displayed. Each time you press the [Song] button in  
this screen, the song genre is switched.  
fig.00-0480d  
Function Screen  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button; the indicator lights,  
and the following screen appears.  
fig.00-0490d  
Jack Panel (Front)  
Tone Screen  
Press the Tone button; the indicator lights, and the  
following screen appears.  
fig.00-0500d  
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Look at What You Can Do with the RG-3M!  
Listen to the Internal Songs  
The various internal songs programmed in the RG-3M are categorized into “Jazz” and “Classical” genres.  
You can play back the songs in these genres in a variety of ways, playing all the songs in sequence or  
randomly, or just playing songs individually.  
Listening to Music from CDs or CD included with the RG-3M.  
You can use the RG-3M’s CD drive to play the included CD, CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files, commercial  
audio CDs, and player piano CDs.You can also use VIMA CDs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland.  
Listen to Songs on USB memory  
You can connect a commercially available USB memory and play back SMF music files and audio files  
saved on USB memory. You can also copy song data recorded with the RG-3M.  
Store Songs in the “Favorites”  
The RG-3M’s “Favorites” section is programmed at the factory with a tone demo. Listen to the tone demo  
and check out the various characteristics of the different tones.  
Additionally, you can save songs recorded with the RG-3M to the “Favorites” and you can copy songs  
stored in USB memory to the “Favorites” as well. Songs held in the “Favorites” are not lost when the  
power is turned off, making this a convenient place to store those songs you listen to often.  
Easy-to-Use Remote Control Included  
You can use the included remote control to start and stop the current performance and switch songs.  
You can also use the remote control to select what is to be displayed on an external screen or television  
set connected to the RG-3M and assign other functions to the remote control’s buttons to make operating  
the RG-3M even simpler.  
Connect a Microphone for Karaoke Performances  
Connect a microphone to the RG-3M, and you are ready to enjoy karaoke. You can change the key of the  
song to match the singer’s voice and adjust the amount of echo applied to the microphone input. In  
addition, the RG-3M includes functions for adding harmonies and effects (Transformer) to vocals.  
Show Your Favorite Images on a Connected Display or Television  
You can connect an external display or television set to the RG-3M and display the Song Select screen,  
lyrics and notations, and even slide shows of your favorite images. You can also use the remote control  
to switch the images appearing in the connected external display or television.  
The “Moving Key” Feature  
You can have the RG-3M’s keyboard play automatically along with the internal songs, songs recorded  
with the RG-3M, songs on CDs, and songs stored in USB memory. You can switch this feature on and off  
with the [Moving Key] button on the front panel or with the buttons on the remote control.  
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Listening to Songs  
The RG-3M features a variety of internal songs. The internal songs are  
categorized into “Jazz” and “Classical” genres.  
About Audio Files  
Try giving these songs a listen.  
Audio files in the following  
format can be played back:  
You can also use the RG-3M’s CD drive to play back the included CD, CD-  
ROMs with songs saved in SMF format, commercially available audio CDs,  
and player piano CDs. Moreover, you can connect USB memory to the Ext  
Memory port and play back SMF music file or audio files that’s been saved  
on the memory device.  
•“.WAV” extension  
•16-bit linear  
•Sampling rate of “44.1 kHz”  
•Stereo  
[Song] Button Functions  
You cannot use the  
following functions in  
playing back audio files.  
Each press of the [Song] button selects the next available song genre.  
fig.01-010  
•Displaying notations (p. 50)  
•Copying “Favorites” (p. 42)  
•Changing tempos (p. 36)  
•Track Mute (p. 99)  
•Recording (p. 77)  
* Saving or performing other  
procedures during playback of  
audio files may cause the song  
to stop while it is playing.  
Jazz  
Classical  
CD  
This appears when you have a CD drive connected and a CD is in the drive.  
Ext Memory (songs in the USB memory connected to the Ext Memory port)  
This appears when you have a USB memory connected.  
Favorites  
This appears when songs are contained in the “Favorites.”  
What are the “Favorites?”  
This is the area of memory where you can save copies of performances recorded with the RG-3M, songs saved on  
and selecting “Favorites” as the song genre.  
The RG-3M features a User Memory (the RG-3M’s memory) area where the following types of data are stored.  
• Content registered in the “Favorites”  
• Content set in User programs (Favorites performance settings) (p. 81)  
To delete the content of the User Memory and restore the memory to the default factory settings, refer to  
“Initializing the User Memory and USB Memory” (p. 97).  
You can select and listen to tone demos (p. 26) from the “Favorites” after initializing the User memory.  
You can also delete these tone demos and overwrite them with other songs, which can then be saved.  
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Listening to the Tone Demos  
The factory settings have tone demos registered in the “Favorites” (p. 25).  
1.  
Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “Favorites” as  
the genre.  
fig.01-011d  
NOTE  
Songs saved to the  
“Favorites” are deleted  
when the User Memory is  
initialized.  
2.  
Press the [  
] button to start playback of the tone demos.  
You can select the tone demo to play back by pressing the [  
button.  
] or [  
]
Save any songs you want to  
retain by copying them to  
USB memory (p. 79).  
3.  
Press the [  
demos.  
] button once more to stop playback of the tone  
You can delete tone demos in the “Favorites” and overwrite them by saving  
other songs in their place. If you want to play back tone demos after they  
have been deleted, initialize the User Memory to restore the factory settings  
(p. 97).  
Listening to the Internal Songs  
1.  
Press the [Song] button one or more times to select the genre you  
want.  
The internal song genres are “Jazz” and “Classical.”  
fig.01-020d  
NOTE  
If any previously recorded  
song data is present, the  
message “Delete User Song  
OK?” appears in the  
display.  
If using the remote control, press the remote control’s [INTERNAL] button.  
“Classical” by pressing the [INTERNAL] button.  
If you want to delete the  
existing song data, press  
the [Moving Key] (Enter)  
button.  
“Jazz” “Classical” “Jazz”....  
2.  
Press the [  
] button to start playback of the internal songs.  
If you do not want the song  
data to be deleted, press the  
[Function] (Exit) button,  
and save the song to the  
“Favorites” or USB  
Songs in the selected genre are played back.  
When the RG-3M is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently  
being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically.  
After all of the songs in the genre have been played, playback automatically  
resumes from the first song in the genre. When the RG-3M is set to play back  
a single song (p. 27), playback stops automatically when the song is finished.  
memory (p. 79).  
You can select the next song by pressing the [  
beginning of the song or the previous song by pressing the [  
] button, and return to the  
] button.  
3.  
Press the [  
songs.  
] button once more to stop playback of the internal  
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Playing Back One Song  
To play a single selected song, use the following procedure.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
function (p. 75).  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the PLAY screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.01-030d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Mode” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-040d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select “One Song.”  
Value  
Description  
All of the songs in the genre are played back in sequence, start-  
ing from the selected song.  
All Song  
When the final song in the selected genre is finished playing,  
playback then automatically resumes from the first song in that  
genre.  
Only the selected song is played.  
Playback stops when the song is finished.  
One Song  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Listening to Songs on CDs  
You can play back audio CDs, CD included with the RG-3M, player piano CDs  
and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files.  
What is VIMA?  
Presented by Roland, VIMA  
represents an entirely new  
concept in keyboards.  
* You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland.  
add  
It lets you connect LCD  
televisions, video cameras,  
portable audio players, and  
other devices, enabling you  
to enjoy music and video  
whether or not you have  
experience in performing  
music.  
Precautions Concerning Use of the CD  
• You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio tracks have been  
added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data (CD Extra).  
• The RG-3M is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that  
conform the official standards—those that carry the “COMPACT DISC  
DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.  
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate  
copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs cannot be  
guaranteed.  
With CD-ROMs for use with  
VIMA (VIMA TUNES), you  
can enjoy running Slide  
Show (p. 51) simultaneously  
with the playback of songs.  
• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring copyright  
protection technology and other non-standard CDs, please consult the  
disc vendor.  
• You cannot save songs and styles to CDs, and you cannot delete songs  
or styles recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.  
Insert the CD in the CD Drive  
1.  
Press the eject button and open the disc tray.  
fig.  
Disc Tray  
Eject Button  
2.  
Put a CD on the disc tray.  
3.  
Press the eject button again to close the disc tray.  
Removing a CD  
1.  
Press the eject button and open the disc tray.  
2.  
Remove the CD from the disc tray.  
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If the disc tray does not open  
If the power is turned off with the disc still in the drive (such as due to a  
power failure), the disc tray cannot be opened by pressing the eject button.  
In this case, you can insert a piece of wire to force the tray open.  
fig.  
Emergency Eject Hole  
Make sure the RG-3M’s power has been turned OFF before attempting to  
engage the emergency eject hole. If you insert something while the power is  
on, the disc could be damaged, or unexpected problems may occur.  
Playing Back Songs on CDs  
You can play back the CD included with the RG-3M, CDs with player piano CDs,  
NOTE  
If any previously recorded  
song data is present, the  
audio CDs, and CD-ROMs to which SMF music files are saved.  
1.  
message “Delete User Song  
OK?” appears in the display. If  
you want to delete the existing  
song data, press the [Moving  
Key] (Enter) button. If you do  
not want the song data to be  
deleted, press the [Function]  
(Exit) button, and save the  
song to the “Favorites” or to  
your USB memory (p. 79).  
Place the CD you want to play in the CD drive.  
2.  
Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “CD” as the  
genre.  
If using the remote control, press the remote control’s [EXTERNAL] button,  
then select “CD” as the genre.  
The following screen appears.  
3.  
Press the [  
] button to start playback of the CD’s songs.  
You can start and stop  
The songs on the CD are played.  
playback of songs on CDs with  
When the RG-3M is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently  
being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically.  
After all of the songs on the CD have been played, playback automatically  
resumes from the beginning of the CD. When the RG-3M is set to play back  
a single song (p. 27), playback stops automatically when the song is finished.  
the remote control’s [  
]
button. You can also use the  
remote control’s [  
button to advance to the next  
song and [ ] button to  
select the previous song.  
]
You can select the next song by pressing the [  
] button, and return to the  
] button.  
beginning of the song or the previous song by pressing the [  
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4.  
Press the [  
] button once more to stop playback of the songs.  
When Selecting Songs in a Folder  
1. Press the [  
] button or [  
] button to select a folder.  
2. Press the [  
] button.  
The first song in the folder is displayed.  
3. Press the [  
] button or [  
] button to select a song.  
*
Depending on the number of songs contained in a folder, this may take some time.  
If a Folder Contains Further Folders and Song Data  
If yet other folders are contained within a folder, this is indicated in following  
manner.  
1. Press the [  
] button to display “Song No. 1.”  
] button.  
2. Press the [  
The name of the folder appears in the screen.  
fig.  
If a folder contains other folders, press the [  
] button to switch the screens.  
3. Press the [  
] button.  
The first song in the folder is displayed.  
To exit a folder:  
1. Press the [  
] button one or more times until “ Up” appears in the  
screen.  
If you want to playback at each  
song, refer to “Playing Back  
One Song” (p. 27).  
2. Press the [  
] button.  
NOTE  
• If a single folder contains  
500 or more files and  
folders, some files or  
folders may not be  
displayed.  
• Files that have names  
starting with “.” (dot) are  
not displayed.  
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Listening to Songs on USB Memory  
NOTE  
Not only can you listen to the songs on CDs, but you can also listen to songs saved  
on USB memory devices connected to the Ext Memory port.  
Use only USB memory sold  
by Roland. Operation cannot  
be guaranteed when  
products other than these are  
used.  
1.  
Connect the USB memory containing the songs you want to play  
to the Ext Memory port.  
Proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
2.  
Press the [Song] button one or more times to select “Ext Memory”  
as the genre.  
NOTE  
For the types of data that can  
be played, refer to "Main  
Specifications" (p. 120).  
If using the remote control, press the remote control’s [EXTERNAL] button,  
then select “Ext Memory” as the genre.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.01-090d  
NOTE  
If any previously recorded  
song data is present, the  
message “Delete User Song  
OK?” appears in the  
display.  
If you want to delete the  
existing song data, press  
the [Moving Key] (Enter)  
button.  
If you do not want the song  
data to be deleted, press the  
[Function] (Exit) button,  
and save the song to the  
“Favorites” or USB  
3.  
4.  
Press the [  
] button.  
The song is played back.  
When the RG-3M is set to play back all songs (p. 27), once the song currently  
being played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically.  
After all of the songs on the USB memory have been played, playback  
automatically resumes from the beginning of the USB memory.  
Memory (p. 79).  
When the RG-3M is set to play back a single song (p. 27), playback stops  
automatically when the song is finished.  
You can start and stop  
playback of songs saved on  
USB memory with the remote  
You can select the next song by pressing the [  
beginning of the song or the previous song by pressing the [  
] button, and return to the  
] button.  
control’s [  
You can also use the remote  
control’s [ ] button to  
advance to the next song and  
] button.  
Press the [  
] button once more to stop playback of the songs.  
[
previous song.  
If you want to playback at  
each song, refer to “Playing  
Back One Song” (p. 27).  
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Using the Remote Control  
For more information on the  
remote control button  
functions, refer to “About  
the Remote Control” (p. 34).  
You can use the included remote control to easily start and stop  
performances and switch songs. You can also use the remote control to  
select what is to be displayed on an external screen or television set  
connected to the RG-3M and assign functions to the buttons used in  
operating the remote control.  
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control  
Install the batteries provided in the remote control.  
fig.01-100  
Remote Control (Rear)  
Battery  
Cover  
1.  
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control.  
NOTE  
2.  
Insert the supplied AA batteries, as shown in the figure of the  
remote control.  
Be careful to observe the  
correct polarity (+, - direction)  
when installing the batteries.  
3.  
Close the battery cover.  
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How to Use the Remote Control  
When using the remote control, aim the remote control at the infrared  
receiver, keeping in mind the range of operation (below).  
fig.01-110  
Front View  
Infrared Receiver  
Infrared Receiver  
Top View  
Range of operation  
Distance:  
4 m (approximately 13 feet)  
Angle:  
40 degrees to the left and right  
of the receiver.  
Remote Control  
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Precautions Concerning Use of the Remote Control  
• The remote control is able to transmit only one operation at a time.  
• The remote control may not operate even within the range of operation  
if there is an obstacle between it and the main unit.  
• Malfunctions may occur if you use the remote near a device that  
produces infrared light, or if you use another infrared remote control  
nearby.  
• The life of the battery depends on the amount and conditions of use. If  
the operational range of the remote control decreases, change the  
batteries.  
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries.  
• The responsiveness of the remote control may suffer if the remote  
control is within the glare of any spotlights or exposed to other strong  
light.  
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fig.01-120  
Infrared Emitter  
Restoring the original  
[TONE], [HARMONY], and  
[TRANSFORM] button  
settings  
6
7
Adding Effects to Mic  
1
Vocals  
Selecting the Tone of  
the Part Activated by  
the Keys  
Switches the Surround  
Function Settings  
2
Switching the Screen of  
8 the External Display or  
Television  
3
Selecting the Song Genre  
Starting and Stopping  
Songs, Selecting  
Previous and  
9
Following Songs  
10  
Changing the Volume  
4
5
Muting the Sound  
Changing the Tempo of  
the Song  
11  
12  
Using the Function  
Assigned to the Buttons  
Changing the key of  
the song  
Button  
Explanation  
This changes the vocals from the microphone. You can also use this to change vocals  
on the CD included with the instrument (p. 41).  
The transform setting switches each time you press the button.  
TRANSFORM  
“Male” “Female” “Kids” “Off” “Male” ....  
1
This adds harmonies to the mic vocals. You can also add harmonies to vocals on the  
included CD (p. 40).  
HARMONY  
The harmony setting switches each time you press the button.  
“Data” “Oct Up” (1 Octave Up) “OctDwn” (1 Octave Down) “Off” →  
“Data” ....  
Adds expansiveness and depth to the sound when it’s played through external  
speakers (p. 104).  
The setting switches each time you press the button.  
3D  
2
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Button  
Explanation  
Selects the internal song genre.  
INTERNAL  
The internal song genre selection changes when the [INTERNAL] button is pressed.  
“Jazz” “Classical” “Jazz” ....  
Selects the “Favorites” genre.  
* This group cannot be selected if no songs have been saved to the “Favorites.”  
FAVORITES  
EXTERNAL  
3
Selects the “CD” or “Ext Memory” genre.  
Pressing this button toggles you between selection of the “CD” and “Ext Memory”  
genre.  
ory is connected.  
MUTE  
This mutes all of the sounds. The Moving Key function stops at this time.  
4
5
You can use the function assigned to this button.  
You can also change the function assigned to the button (p. 93).  
With the factory settings, the Moving Keys On/Off is assigned to this button.  
FUNC 1  
You can use the function assigned to this button.  
FUNC 2  
This restores the remote control’s [HARMONY] and [TRANSFORM] button settings  
to their original condition. The [TONE] button is set to piano tone.  
CANCEL  
TONE  
6
7
This changes the tone of the part activated by the keys. The tone is switched each time  
you press the button.  
Switches the images appearing in the connected external display or television screen  
(p. 50).  
You can display the Song Select screen, lyrics, slide show (p. 51), and notations in the  
external display or television.  
DISPLAY  
8
When you press the [  
lected. Pressing the [  
of that song.  
] button while the song is stopped, the previous song is se-  
] button while a song is playing returns you to the beginning  
9
This starts and stops playback of the song.  
Playback alternately starts and stops each time you press the [  
] button.  
When you press the [  
] button, the next song is selected.  
You can adjust the volume.  
Press the VOL [-] button to decrease the volume, and press the VOL [+] button to in-  
crease the volume.  
* If you use the remote control to change the volume, the actual volume may not  
match the position of the Volume knob.  
VOL [–] [+]  
(Volume)  
10  
This adjusts the tempo.  
Press the TEMPO [-] button to slow down the tempo, and press the TEMPO [+] but-  
ton to quicken the tempo.  
* You cannot change the tempos for audio CDs and Player Piano CDs.  
Transposes the key of the song being played.  
Press the TRANSPOSE [-] button to lower the key; press the TRANSPOSE [+] button  
to raise the key.  
TEMPO [–] [+]  
11  
12  
TRANSPOSE  
[–] [+]  
You can also assign functions to the button (p. 93).  
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Changing the Song Tempo  
NOTE  
You cannot change the  
tempos for audio CDs and  
Player Piano CDs.  
This changes the song tempo. Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch  
of the notes. And you can change the tempo even when the song is in  
progress.  
1.  
Press the remote control’s TEMPO [-] or TEMPO [+] button to  
adjust the tempo of the song.  
The tempo is indicated in the external display.  
The tempo can be adjusted in a range of =10–500.  
You can also change the tempo during playback.  
Pressing the TEMPO [+] button once increases the tempo by one unit.  
Holding down the button increases the tempo continuously.  
Pressing the TEMPO [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit.  
Holding down the button makes the tempo change (slow down)  
continuously.  
music file is played back.  
be displayed on the screen as  
the data is played back.  
1.  
Connect the USB memory device containing the music data to the  
into the disc tray (P.22, P.28).  
Refer to “Connecting an  
External Display” (p. 47),  
2.  
“Connecting a Television” (p.  
49), and “Selecting What is To  
Be Displayed on the External  
Display or Television” (p. 50).  
Connect a microphone (p. 21).  
3.  
Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied.  
Adjust the microphone echo using the Mic Echo feature (p. 39).  
You can also use the Harmony function (p. 40) to add harmony to vocals  
sung through the microphone or the Transformer effect (p. 41) to alter the  
sound of the microphone vocals.  
4.  
Select a song (p. 26, p. 28, p. 31).  
5.  
Adjust the tempo as required with the remote control Tempo [-]  
[+] buttons.  
6.  
If necessary, change the key of the song (p. 37).  
7.  
The song starts to play when you press the [  
Now sing along with the song.  
] button.  
8.  
Playback of the song stops when you press the [  
again.  
] button  
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Changing the Key of the Song Being Played  
(Playback Transpose)  
You can transpose songs  
using the remote control’s  
TRANSPOSE [-] and [+]  
buttons.  
You can play back SMF music files and your own recorded performances  
with the notes transposed.  
You can also transpose the playback of songs on audio CDs and audio files.  
This function lets you change song keys to suit the singer‘s own vocal range.  
1.  
NOTE  
Select a song to play back (p. 26, p. 28, p. 31).  
You may find that using  
Playback Transpose reduces  
the tone quality of the  
selected audio CD song or  
audio file.  
2.  
3.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TRANSPOSE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.01-130d  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Link” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-140d  
5.  
6.  
Press the [  
switch the Link setting to “On.”  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
You can set the transposition  
separately for the song being  
played back and the sounds  
from the keyboard by setting  
Link to “Off” (p. 38).  
When set to “On,” the song and keyboard are transposed simultaneously.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Keyboard/Playback” to flash.  
fig.01-150d  
7.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the key of the song and the notes from the keyboard.  
Each time you press the [  
the song and the notes from the keyboard are transposed by one semitone.  
Pressing the [ ] (Value -) and [ ] (Value +) buttons simultaneously  
restores the original value (0).  
Value: -6–0– +5 (in semitones).  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button,  
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8.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
9.  
Press the [  
] button to start playing the song.  
The song is played in the changed key.  
* Playback Transpose is cancelled (switched off) when you switch to a different song.  
Transposing the Song and Keyboard Separately  
You can transpose the song and keyboard sounds separately by setting Link  
to “Off.”  
For more on the procedure  
to transpose the keyboard  
sounds, refer to p. 64.  
To accomplish this, carry out Steps 4–7 in the procedure described on p. 37.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Link” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-140d  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
switch the Link setting to “Off.”  
fig.01-151d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Plybck” (Playback) to flash.  
fig.01-152d  
Press the [  
change the key of the song.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
The available transposition range varies with the type of song data used.  
Song Data  
Value  
SMF Music Files  
Audio CDs/Audio Files  
-24–0– +24 (in semitones)  
-6–0– +5 (in semitones)  
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Adding Echo to the Mic Vocals (Mic Echo)  
This adjusts the microphone echo when a microphone is connected to the  
RG-3M.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the MIC ECHO screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.01-160d  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Type” to flash.  
fig.01-170d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
change the echo type.  
Value  
Description  
Adds basic reverberations.  
Adds reverberations for a karaoke-type echo.  
1
2
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Level” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-180d  
6.  
7.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the amount of echo applied to the sound.  
Value  
0–9  
Description  
More echo is applied as the value is increased.  
No echo is applied to the microphone vocals when the value is  
set at “0.”  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Adding Harmonies to the Mic Vocals (Harmony)  
You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This  
is called the “Harmony” function.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the VOCAL screen.  
] (Select +) button to display  
fig.  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
value for “Harmony” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get the  
fig.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to change the  
harmony settings.  
You can select several of the  
Harmony functions by  
Value  
Description  
pressing the remote control's  
[HARMONY] button (p. 34).  
Unison  
Sounds like two people singing the same melody.  
Oct Up  
(Octave Up)  
Adds another voice one octave higher than the original.  
Adds another voice one octave lower than the original.  
OctDwn  
(Octave Down)  
5th Up  
3rd Up  
Adds harmony a fifth above the original.  
Depending on the type of  
harmony, harmonies cannot be  
added to some songs on the  
included CD.  
4thDwn  
(4th Down)  
Adds harmony a fourth below the original.  
As you sing along with the playback of the song data, har-  
monies consistent with the scale of the specified part are  
added.  
Set the part to which harmonies are added in “Setting the  
Part to Which Harmonies Are Added (Harmony Part)” (p.  
101).  
Data  
Off  
No harmonies are added to the microphone vocals.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Altering Vocals (Transformer)  
You can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called  
the “Voice Transformer” function.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the VOCAL screen.  
] (Select +) button to display  
] (Select +) button to get the  
] (Value +) button to change the  
fig.  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
value for “Transformer” to flash.  
fig.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
transformer settings.  
Value  
Description  
Kids  
Transforms the input into the sound of a child’s voice.  
Transforms the input sound into the voice of a large animal.  
Transforms the input into the sound of a robot’s voice.  
Transforms the input into a duck’s quacking sound.  
Transforms the input into an alien voice.  
Bear  
Robot  
Duck  
Alien  
Computer  
Female  
Male  
You can select several of the  
Transformer functions by  
pressing the remote control's  
control’s [TRANSFORM]  
button (p. 34).  
Transforms the input into a voice like that from a computer.  
Transforms male voices into female voices.  
Transforms female voices into male voices.  
Off  
The Transformer effect is not applied to the microphone vocals.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Copying Songs  
NOTE  
You can copy performances recorded with the RG-3M, songs saved on CD-  
ROMs, songs on USB memory connected to the RG-3M’s Ext Memory port,  
and other songs to the RG-3M’s “Favorites.”  
You cannot copy songs on  
commercially available audio  
CDs or Player Piano CDs, or  
audio files to the “Favorites.”  
Copying songs to the “Favorites” enables you to access these songs easily by  
pressing the [Song] button to select the “Favorites” as the genre.  
Copying Songs Stored on USB Memory and  
CD-ROMs to the “Favorites”  
1.  
Prepare the CD-ROM or USB memory containing the song or  
songs you want to copy.  
• Connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port.  
• Insert the CD-ROM in the CD drive.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the FILE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.01-230d  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“COPY” is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.01-240d  
5.  
6.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “From” setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.01-250d  
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7.  
8.  
Press the [  
change the “From” setting.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Setting  
Jazz  
Description  
Internal songs in the “Jazz” genre are copied to the “Favorites.”  
Internal songs in the “Classical” genre are copied to the “Favor-  
ites.”  
Classical  
CD  
Songs in the CD-ROM are copied to the “Favorites” or USB  
memory.  
Ext Memory  
Favorites  
Songs in the USB memory are copied to the “Favorites.”  
Songs in the “Favorites” are copied to the USB memory.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the “COPY From” song number is flashing.  
fig.01-260d  
9.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the number of the song you want to copy.  
10.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
To copy songs on a CD-ROM, continue the procedure from Step 11.  
To copy songs stored in USB memory and internal songs, carry out Step 10,  
then continue the procedure from Step 14.  
11.  
12.  
When selecting “CD” as the copy source, press the [Song] (Select -  
) button or [  
is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that the “COPY To” setting  
fig.01-270d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the copy destination.  
Setting  
Description  
Favorites  
Ext Memory  
Copies the song to the “Favorites.”  
Copies the song to the USB memory.  
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13.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the “COPY To” song number is flashing.  
fig.01-280d  
14.  
Press the [  
select the copy-destination number.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
NOTE  
15.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
When copying performances  
saved to USB memory, do  
not remove the USB memory  
until copying is finished.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
fig.01-290d  
To return to the original screen without copying the song, press the  
[Function] (Exit) button.  
16.  
17.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
The song is copied.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
When there is no song assigned to a number, this is indicated in the display in the  
following form: “4: (Empty).”  
fig.01-300d  
If you select a number to which a song is already saved and then attempt to copy to  
that number, the following message appears in the display.  
fig.01-310d  
To delete the saved song and copy the new song to that number, press the [Moving  
Key] (Enter) button.  
If you do not want to delete the saved song, press the [Function] (Exit) button.  
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Deleting Songs Saved to the “Favorites”  
and USB Memory  
This deletes songs saved to USB memory (sold separately) and the  
“Favorites.”  
If deleting songs saved to USB memory, connect the USB memory device to the Ext  
Memory port.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the FILE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.01-230d  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“DEL” (Delete) is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.01-330d  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.01-340d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “DELETE” setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.01-350d  
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6.  
Press the [  
change the delete setting.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Setting  
Description  
Favorites  
Ext Memory  
Deletes the songs in the “Favorites.”  
Deletes the songs in the USB memory.  
7.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the song number to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-360d  
8.  
9.  
Press the [  
select the song to be deleted.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
NOTE  
fig.01-370d  
When deleting performances  
saved to USB memory, do  
not remove the USB memory  
until deleting is finished.  
To return to the original screen without deleting the song, press the  
[Function] (Exit) button.  
10.  
11.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
The song is deleted.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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You can connect a computer monitor or other external display or a television  
NOTE  
to the RG-3M, enabling you to display the Song Select screen, your favorite  
images, song lyrics, and notations on a larger screen.  
You can switch screens  
with the remote control.  
add  
For details, see “About the  
You cannot simultaneously use both an external display and a television with the  
RG-3M. Moreover, neither the external display nor the television will be able to  
Remote Control” (p. 34).  
When using an external display, connect the display to the Ext Display connector,  
but do not connect a television to the Video Out jack.  
If using a television, connect the television to the Video Out jack, but do not connect  
any external display to the Ext Display connector.  
For more information about external display settings, refer to “Selecting  
What is To Be Displayed on the External Display or Television” (p. 50).  
NOTE  
Connecting an External Display  
Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument  
Confirm that your display  
is compatible with the  
frequencies listed to the left.  
In general, a great many of the VGA monitors and multiscan monitors that  
are available on the market are compatible with this instrument.  
Using a display that is not  
compatible with the left  
frequencies may result in  
incorrect image output  
when images move, and in  
certain cases may even  
damage the display.  
However, before you connect any monitor, make sure it meets the following  
specifications:  
Resolution  
640 x 480 pixels  
31.5 kHz  
Horizontal scan frequency  
Vertical scan frequency  
Connector  
60 Hz  
HD DB-15 type  
Analog  
Signal  
Making the Connections  
921  
NOTE  
You cannot display  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn  
down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any  
information or images with  
an external display when a  
television is connected to the  
Video Out jack.  
connections.  
fig.02-010  
HD DB-15 type  
(Mini)  
HD DB-15 type  
(Mini)  
To use an external display,  
first disconnect the television  
from the Video Out jack, then  
connect the external display.  
Display Cable  
RG-3M’s Jack Panel  
Ext Display Connector  
External Display  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the RG-3M and the display to be connected.  
Use display cable (commercially available) to connect the display  
to the Ext Display connector on the RG-3M.  
For more on handling the  
external display, refer to your  
display’s owner’s manual.  
3.  
4.  
Switch on the RG-3M.  
Switch on the connected display.  
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Turning the Power Off  
After use, turn off the power using the following procedure.  
1.  
Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3M.  
2.  
Turn off the RG-3M.  
3.  
You can save this setting in  
Turn off the connected display.  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
function (p. 75).  
Changing the Display Settings  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the EXT DISPLAY screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.02-020d  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the display setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.02-030d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
select “VGA.”  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
Images are now displayed in the screen of the connected external display.  
When you press the [DISPLAY] button on the remote control, the content  
being displayed switches to the external display.  
To change the settings  
indicated in the display, refer  
to “Selecting What is To Be  
Displayed on the External  
Display or Television” (p. 50).  
Song Select screen Lyrics screen Slide show Notation Song Select  
screen...  
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Connecting a Television  
NOTE  
You cannot display  
fig.02-040  
information or images with  
a television when an  
external display is connected  
to the Ext Display connector.  
To use an television, first  
disconnect the external  
display from the Ext Display  
connector, then connect the  
television.  
Video Cable  
RG-3M’s Jack Panel  
Video Out jack  
Television  
Making the Connections  
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn  
down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any  
connections.  
1.  
2.  
Turn off the power to the RG-3M and the television to be  
connected.  
Use a video cable (commercially available) to connect the RG-  
3M’s Video Out jack with the television’s video input jack.  
3.  
4.  
Turn on the power to the RG-3M.  
Turn on the power to the television.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
Switching Television Formats  
function (p. 75).  
If you find that the image quality of the television is poor, try switching the  
television format.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the EXT DISPLAY screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Value +) button to  
3.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
select the television format.  
fig.02-050d  
Value: PAL, NTSC  
To change the settings  
4.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
indicated in the display, refer  
to “Selecting What is To Be  
Displayed on the External  
Display or Television” (p. 50).  
When you press the [DISPLAY] button on the remote control, the content  
being displayed switches to the television.  
Song Select screen Lyrics screen Slide show Notation Song Select  
screen...  
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Selecting What is To Be Displayed on the  
External Display or Television  
Here’s how you can specify what it is that you want to have displayed on  
the external display or television connected to the RG-3M.  
1.  
Press the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button to switch the content  
displayed in the external display or television.  
Screen Displayed Description  
Displays the Song Select screen.  
Song Select  
Lyrics  
displayed on an external display or television set.  
Displays the Lyrics screen.  
You can also connect USB memory to the Ext Memory port  
and display “karaoke background images” saved to the USB  
memory. For more details, refer to “Changing the Background  
for the Lyrics Screen” (p. 54).  
You can connect USB memory to the Ext Memory port and  
display user images saved to the USB memory as slide shows.  
For more details, refer to “Displaying Favorite Images on an  
External Display or Television (Slide Show)” (p. 51).  
Slide Show  
Notation  
Displays the notation.  
This allows you to check the music as the song is played back.  
Notes When Switching the Display on External Displays and  
Televisions  
• Notations are not displayed with audio CDs and audio files.  
• If no user image is stored in the USB memory connected to the Ext  
Memory port, you cannot exhibit slide shows on an external display or  
television screen.  
• You cannot display any lyrics screen when playing back music files that  
does not include lyrics data.  
• The internal songs include a number of jazz pieces that are played in an  
improvised fashion, and you may find notes not conforming to measure  
lines, odd divisions of the parts played in the left and right hand, and  
other such features that do not match what is shown in the notation.  
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Displaying Favorite Images on an External  
What is VIMA?  
Display or Television (Slide Show)  
Presented by Roland, VIMA  
represents an entirely new  
concept in keyboards.  
With the RG-3M, you can display desired image data (slide shows) saved to  
USB memory on a connected external display or television screen.  
It lets you connect LCD  
televisions, video cameras,  
portable audio players, and  
other devices, enabling you  
to enjoy music and video  
whether or not you have  
experience in performing  
music.  
You can also use VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland.  
This allows you to display slide shows contained on CD-ROMs on a display  
or television at the same time that songs are played back.  
When Using a USB Memory  
Preparing the Images to be Displayed  
Prepare the desired image data on your computer and save the data to the  
USB memory.  
You can have images be  
displayed in the order you  
prefer by changing the file  
names. By adding a number  
from 001 through 999 to the  
six- to eight-character file  
name, you can have the files  
be displayed according to  
their numerical order.  
1.  
Prepare the desired image data with your computer.  
Image Data That Can Be Displayed  
Size  
640 x 480 pixels  
Format  
Extension  
BMP format, JPEG format  
“.bmp”, “.jpg”  
NOTE  
2.  
3.  
Connect the USB memory to your computer, then create a folder  
named “_PICTURE” in the USB memory.  
•The folder named  
“_PICTURE” is not shown  
in the Song Select screen.  
Place the images you want to display in the “_PICTURE” folder.  
•Some images may not be  
displayed in the slide show  
if 500 or more files,  
including images, are  
contained in a single folder.  
Setting the Duration for Displaying Images  
When you have data for multiple images saved to the USB memory and  
want to display these images on a connected display or television set, you  
can specify the length of time each image appears.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the EXT DISPLAY screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
function (p. 75).  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Slide Interval” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.02-060d  
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4.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to set  
the time a single image is to be displayed.  
Value: 2–60  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
Running Slide Shows Through a Connected External Display  
or Television  
1.  
Make sure the power to the RG-3M is turned off, then connect the  
external display or television (p. 47, p. 49).  
2.  
Turn on the power to the RG-3M and the external display (or  
television).  
3.  
Make the settings for the display or television format (p. 48, p. 49).  
4.  
Connect the USB memory containing the saved images you want  
to display to the Ext Memory port.  
5.  
Pressing the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button, make the  
settings for the slide show to appear in the external display or  
television.  
The slide show appears in the external display or television screen.  
* To display slide shows contained on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES), press the  
[
] (Value -) button to play back the song.  
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When Using a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES)  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Place the VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) in the CD drive.  
“CD” is select for the song genre automatically.  
Press the [  
] (Select +) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the song you want to play back.  
Pressing the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button, make the  
settings for the slide show to appear in the external display or  
television.  
4.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button to play back the song.  
The slide show with images suitable for the song is shown on the connected  
external display or television screen.  
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Chapter 2. Using the RG-3M with an External Display or Television  
Changing the Background for the Lyrics Screen  
NOTE  
You cannot display any  
lyrics screen when playing  
back music files that does  
not include lyrics data.  
You can have the background you prefer shown when displaying lyrics on  
an external display or television screen.  
Preparing the Images to be Displayed  
Prepare the desired image data on your computer and save the data to the  
USB memory.  
1.  
Prepare the desired image data with your computer.  
Image Data That Can Be Displayed  
Size  
640 x 480 pixels  
Color  
Format  
Name  
8-bit (256 colors), 4-bit (16 colors), 1-bit (2 colors)  
BMP Format * The RG-3M cannot deal with compressed image data.  
KARAOKE.BMP  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Connect the USB memory to your computer, then create a folder  
named “_PICTURE” in the USB memory.  
Copy the image data you have created (KARAOKE.BMP) to the  
“_PICTURE” folder.  
Make sure the power to the RG-3M is turned off, then connect the  
external display or television (p. 47, p. 49).  
Turn on the power to the RG-3M and the external display (or  
television).  
Connect the USB memory containing the saved image you want to  
display (KARAOKE.BMP) to the Ext Memory port.  
Pressing the remote control’s [DISPLAY] button, set the external  
display or television to display the lyrics.  
The desired background image is shown in the external display or television  
screen.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Performing with a Variety of Sounds  
The factory settings have  
tone demos registered in  
the “Favorites” (p. 25).  
The RG-3M contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into  
five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.  
fig.03-010  
You can check and confirm  
the internal tones.  
You can delete tone demos  
in the “Favorites” and  
overwrite them by saving  
other songs in their place.  
If you want to play back  
tone demos after they have  
been deleted, initialize the  
User Memory to restore the  
factory settings (p. 97).  
Selecting a Tone Group  
1.  
Press any Tone button.  
The indicator of the button you pressed will light.  
Songs on VIMA CD-ROMs  
(VIMA TUNES) are  
programmed with  
“recommended tones”  
suitable for each song.  
When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in the selected tone  
group.  
Selecting Variation Tones  
When you select a song, the  
recommended tones are  
assigned to the RG-3M’s  
Tone buttons, and those  
Tone buttons then flash.  
2.  
Hold down the Tone button and press the [  
] (Value +) button to select the tone.  
] (Value -) or  
[
When you press a flashing  
Tone button, the  
The tone name appears in the display.  
fig.03-020d  
recommended tone is  
selected, enabling you to  
perform the selected song  
using a tone matched to that  
song as it plays back.  
The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.  
Piano 1  
Piano 2  
Harpsichord  
1 Harpsichord  
1 Superior Grand  
2 Superior Grand + Str  
1 Natural Grand  
2 Natural Grand + Str  
2 Coupled Harpsichord  
3 Harpsichord + Choir  
4 Harpsichord + Str  
3 Superior Grand + Pad 3 Natural Grand + Pad  
You can also switch the  
Split function (p. 69) on and  
off by holding down a tone  
button and pressing the  
[Song] button.  
4 Piano + FM E.Piano  
4 Piano + Bell  
Vibraphone  
1 Vibraphone  
2 Bell  
E.Piano  
1 Electric Piano  
2 FM E.Piano  
The Tone screen appears as  
shown below when the  
Split function is on.  
3 Harp  
3 ’60s Electric Piano  
4 Electric Piano + Str  
4 Electric Piano + Pad  
Some tones are assigned a pair of tones, which allow you to perform with  
two tones layered together.  
Pressing a tone button once  
more cancels the Split  
function.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Changing the Volume Balance of the Layered  
Tones (Layer Balance)  
Some tones enable you to perform with two tones layered together. These  
are called “Layer tones.”  
When you select a Layer tone, you can also change the balance in the volume  
of the two Layer tones.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the BALANCE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.03-030d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Layer” to flash.  
fig.03-040d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
adjust the volume balance.  
Value  
description  
The volume increases as the value is raised.  
The numeral on the left indicates the tone’s original volume lev-  
el, and the number on the right indicates the volume of the tone  
as played with the other Layer tone.  
1: 9–9: 1  
Example:  
When Natural Grand+Str (Natural Grand Piano + Strings) are selected as the tones  
fig.03-050d  
Volume level of Str (Strings)  
Volume level of Natural Grand (Natural Grand piano)  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Making Fine Adjustments to the Piano  
Sound (Piano Customize)  
You can make fine adjustments to the sound of the piano as desired.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)  
function (p. 75).  
You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the KEY TOUCH screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.03-060d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Touch” to flash.  
fig.03-070d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
change the value.  
Value  
1–100  
Description  
The keyboard touch gets lighter as the value decreases, with the  
touch becoming heavier as the value is increased.  
The sound plays at a fixed volume, regardless of how forcefully  
the keys are played.  
Fix  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
Fortissimo (ff) can be played with a lighter touch as the value is decreased, making  
it feel like the keyboard has a lighter touch. This setting makes it easy to play, even  
for children.  
Increasing the value gives the instrument a heavier key touch. Fortissimo (ff) cannot  
be produced unless you play more strongly than usual, making the keyboard feel  
heavier. Dynamic fingering adds even more feeling to what you play.  
A value of around 65 provides a standard setting, producing the most natural touch.  
This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the  
Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response)  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the  
note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function.  
On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which strikes a string  
to produce sound. If you press the key softly, the hammer will move slowly,  
meaning that it will take slightly longer (in comparison to a strongly-played  
note) from the moment you press the key until the sound is produced.  
If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time between the  
moment you press a key until the sound is heard will change depending on  
the strength with which you play. As you play more softly, this time will  
become longer.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the KEY TOUCH screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-060d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Hammer” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-090d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to change the  
value.  
Value  
Description  
Light  
The response is faster when the keys are pressed gently.  
The regular timing is used when the keys are pressed gently.  
Medium  
The timing of the sounds is delayed when the keys are pressed  
gently.  
Heavy  
The Hammer Response function is cancelled.  
Off  
The sound is played immediately, regardless of the force with  
which the keys are played (velocity).  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released  
(Key Off Resonance)  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
You can play the “key off” sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys  
are released) obtained when playing an acoustic piano.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
NOTE  
2.  
This setting is enabled only  
with the piano tones  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the RESONANCE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-100d  
(Superior Grand, Natural  
Grand) and harpsichord  
tones (Harpsichord, Coupled  
Harpsichord).  
You cannot set this for other  
tones.  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “KeyOff” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-110d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to change the  
value.  
Value  
Description  
The volume of the Key Off sound decreases as the value is low-  
ered, while raising the value increases the volume of the Key  
Off sound.  
0–9  
The Key Off Resonance function is not active when the value is  
set to “0.”  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When  
the Keys Are Played (String Resonance)  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already  
playing resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called  
“String Resonance.”  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
NOTE  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the RESONANCE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
This setting is enabled only  
with the piano tones.  
fig.03-100d  
You cannot set this for  
other tones.  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “String” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-130d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to change the  
value.  
Value  
Description  
The resonance level decreases as the value is decreased, while  
increasing the value increases the amount of resonance.  
The String Resonance function is not active when the value is  
set to “0.”  
0–9  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the  
Keys Are Played (Damper Resonance)  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance.  
On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you  
play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to  
the sound. The damper pedal on the RG-3M recreates this resonance  
(Damper Resonance) when depressed.  
function (p. 75).  
NOTE  
This setting is enabled only  
with the piano tones.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
You cannot set this for  
other tones.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the RESONANCE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-100d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Damper” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-150d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to change the  
value.  
Value  
Description  
The resonance volume decreases as the value is lowered, while  
raising the value increases the volume of the Damper Reso-  
nance.  
0–9  
The Damper Resonance function is not active when the value is  
set to “0.”  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred  
Tone Quality (Equalizer)  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
The RG-3M features a built-in, three-band digital equalizer.  
An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to  
adjust the sound balance for the overall performance.  
For example, you can boost the highs to get a crisper sound, or boost the low  
end for a more powerful sound.  
You can also adjust the sound to compensate for the acoustical  
characteristics of the performance space.  
If raising the values for separate frequencies causes the sound to distort, you  
can use the “Master Level” (see below) to control such distortion.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the EQUALIZER screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-151d  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the value for the range you want to set is flashing.  
fig.03-152d  
Value  
Description  
You can temper the distortion in the sound by lowering the level.  
Raising the level too much may cause the sound to become dis-  
torted.  
Master  
(Master Level)  
Low-frequency range.  
L (Low)  
This is the range of frequencies for instruments like drums, bass,  
organ, guitar and strings.  
Midrange.  
M (Middle)  
H (High)  
This is the range of frequencies where most instrument sounds  
are concentrated.  
High-frequency range.  
These frequencies add brilliance to the sound.  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
adjust the range and the overall level.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Value: -60–0–+60  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Changing the Pitch of the Keyboard  
Sound (Transpose)  
By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance  
without changing the notes you play.  
For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps (  
)
or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play.  
When accompanying a vocalist, you can easily transpose the pitch to a range  
that is comfortable for the singer, while still playing the notes as written (i.e.,  
with the same fingering positions).  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TRANSPOSE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.01-130d  
When Link is set to “Off,”  
you can transpose the notes  
from the keyboard and the  
song separately (p. 64).  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Link” to flash.  
fig.01-140d  
Example:  
Playing a song in E major  
while playing the keys for  
C major  
4.  
5.  
In this example, C is the root  
note in the key of C major.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
switch the Link setting to “On.”  
E, the root of E major, is the  
third in C major.  
When set to “On,” the keyboard and song are transposed simultaneously.  
It is up four keys, including  
the black keys, so touch, then  
enter “4” for the setting.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Keyboard/Playback” to flash.  
fig.03-160d  
If you play  
C E G  
It will sound  
#
E G B  
6.  
7.  
Press the [  
select the transposition value.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
You can use the remote  
control to transpose the song  
that's being played back. In  
this case, the notes played on  
the keyboard will also be  
transposed if TRANSPOSE  
Link = On.  
The keyboard is transposed by a semitone each time you press the [  
(Value -) button or [ ] (Value +) button.  
Pressing the [ ] (Value -) and [ ] (Value +) buttons simultaneously  
]
returns the setting to the original value (0).  
Value: -6–0–+5 (semitone steps)  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Separately Transposing the Keyboard Sounds and the Song  
Being Played Back  
You can transpose the keyboard sounds separately from the song being  
played back by setting Link to “Off.”  
For more on the procedure  
to transpose the song being  
played back, refer to p. 38.  
To accomplish this, carry out Steps 3–6 in the procedure described on p. 63.  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Link” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.01-140d  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
switch the Link setting to “Off.”  
fig.01-151d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Keybrd” (Keyboard) to flash.  
fig.03-191d  
Press the [  
select the transposition value.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Value: -6–0–+5 (semitone steps)  
Cancelling the Transpose Function  
1.  
In the TRANSPOSE screen, press the [  
(Value +) buttons simultaneously to select “0.”  
] (Value -) and [  
]
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches  
(Master Tuning)  
In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you  
can tune the RG-3M’s standard pitch to the pitch of another instrument.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played  
when you finger the middle A key.  
This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called “tuning.”  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TUNE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-200d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for the Master Tuning setting to flash.  
fig.03-210d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the standard pitch.  
Value  
415.3–440.0– This is set to “440.0” when the power to the RG-3M is switched  
466.2 (Hz) on.  
Description  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretched Tuning)  
Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range  
is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to  
the piano, and is known as “stretched tuning.”  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
function (p. 75).  
A graph that shows the changes in pitch of actual tuning compared with the  
changes in equal temperament pitch is called a tuning curve.  
Changing the tuning curve produces subtle variations in the reverberations  
of the chords you play.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TUNE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.03-200d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Stretch” to flash.  
fig.03-230d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
change the Stretch Tuning setting.  
Value  
Description  
This is the standard tuning curve.  
1 (Off)  
It is suitable when playing in an ensemble with other instru-  
ments.  
This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends somewhat.  
It is suitable for performances such as piano solos.  
2 (On)  
This is set to "2" when the RG-3M is shipped from the factory.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Changing the Tuning  
You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments  
(tuning methods).  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the  
most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide  
variety of other tuning systems in existence.  
function (p. 75).  
By playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was  
created, you can experience the sonorities of chords originally intended for  
that song.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TUNE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.03-200d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the Temperament setting to flash.  
fig.03-250d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
select the temperament.  
Display  
Equal  
Qualities  
In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal steps.  
Every interval produces about the same amount of slight disso-  
nance.  
This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths and thirds.  
Just (Maj)  
Just (min)  
Kirnberger  
It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be transposed,  
but is capable of beautiful sonorities.  
The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys.  
You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the ma-  
jor scale.  
This is an improvement of the Mean Tone and Just tunings that  
provides a high degree of freedom of modulation.  
Performances are possible in all keys (III).  
This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates  
dissonance in fourths and fifths.  
Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies  
are euphonious.  
Pythagorean  
Meantone  
This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, en-  
abling transposition to other keys.  
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Display  
Qualities  
This temperament combines the Mean Tone and Pythagorean  
tunings.  
Performances are possible in all keys (first technique, III).  
This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia.  
Werkmeister  
Arabic  
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to  
specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note  
that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
Setting the Tonic  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup function  
(p. 75).  
When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to  
specify the tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note  
that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).  
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic note.  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the TUNE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button to get  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.03-200d  
NOTE  
When performing in  
ensemble with other  
instruments, be aware that  
depending on the key, there  
may be some shifting of the  
pitch.  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Key” to flash.  
Tune the RG-3M to the  
fundamental pitch of the  
other instruments.  
fig.03-270d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
select the tonic.  
fig.03-280  
Tonic  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Playing Different Tones with the Left  
and Right Hands (Split Performance)  
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing  
different sounds in each is called “Split performance.”  
You can change the split  
point; refer to “Changing  
the Keyboard’s Split Point”  
(p. 70).  
The boundary key is called the “split point.”  
The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time  
power to the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F 3.”  
fig.03-290  
Split Point (Factory setting: F#3)  
A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
B7 C8  
Left-hand Tone  
Right-hand Tone  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Select a tone (p. 55).  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the SPLIT screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-300d  
You can switch Split function  
on and off by holding down  
the tone button and pressing  
the [Song] (select -) button.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Split” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-310d  
The Tone screen appears as  
shown below when the Split  
function is on.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to select “On.”  
Pressing a tone button once  
more cancels the Split  
function.  
The keyboard is divided into right-hand and left-hand areas.  
The tone played prior to Split Performance is selected for the right hand, and  
a suitable tone to match that tone is selected for the left hand automatically.  
For more about the tones  
with which this setting is  
enabled, refer to the “Tone  
List” (p. 115).  
To exit Split mode, press the [  
(Value +) button to set the “Split” setting to “Off.”  
] (Value -) button or [  
]
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Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point  
You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point).  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the SPLIT screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-301d  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Split Point” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-330d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
split point.  
] (Value -) or [  
] (Value +) button to select the  
Value: B1–B6  
This is set to “F 3” when the power to the RG-3M is switched on.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)  
Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the RG-3M.  
You can save this setting in  
the RG-3M’s memory using  
the Memory Backup  
Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall.  
function (p. 75).  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the EFFECT screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-340d  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Reverb” to flash.  
] (Select +) button to get  
fig.03-350d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [  
change the amount of reverb applied.  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
Value  
0–127  
Description  
Increasing the value results in a deeper reverb effect.  
No reverb is applied when the value is set to “0.”  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Assigning Functions to Pedals  
You can assign a variety of functions to the left and center pedals.  
You can call up the assigned functions just by pressing the corresponding  
pedal.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the PEDAL screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-360d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Cent” (Center Pedal) or “Left” (Left Pedal) to flash.  
fig.03-370d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
select the function assigned to the pedal.  
Value  
Description  
Sostenuto  
Soft  
The pedal functions as a sostenuto pedal (p. 20).  
The pedal functions as a soft pedal (p. 20).  
When using Split performance (p. 69), the same effect as the  
damper pedal (p. 20) will be applied to the left-hand keyboard  
area.  
LwrDamper  
(Lower Damper)  
Play/Stop  
Starts and stops playback of the song.  
If you have a Layer tone (p. 56) selected, the original tone is  
played whenever the pedal is not being pressed as you per-  
form.  
When you perform while pressing the pedal, an layer tone is  
played together with the original tone.  
NOTE  
No effects will be applied  
with “Pedal EX” function  
assigned to the pedal if any  
tone other than the layer  
tone is selected.  
The volume of the layer tone is adjusted according to how  
much you press the pedal.  
Example:  
Pedal EX  
When “Harpsichord + Choir” are selected  
• Playing the keyboard without pressing the pedal  
Only the harpsichord tone is played.  
• Playing the keyboard while pressing the pedal  
When the pedal is not pressed, only the harpsichord tone is  
played, while the choir tone gradually comes in as the  
pedal is pressed. The volume of the choir tone is adjusted  
according to how much you press the pedal.  
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Value  
Description  
When you play a key while pressing on the pedal, the note for  
the key being pressed and the note one octave above it are lay-  
ered and played together.  
Octave  
You can adjust the volume of the sound one octave above the  
layer tone by changing the pressure used on the pedal.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Chapter 3. Performance  
Changing the Volume Balance of the  
Accompaniment and the Keyboard  
You can also change the balance in the volume of songs or accompaniment  
and the volume of the keyboard as you play.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the BALANCE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-030d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Key:Acmp” (Keyboard:Accompaniment) to flash.  
fig.03-390d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
adjust the keyboard and the accompaniment volume balance.  
Value  
Description  
The volume increases as the value is raised.  
1: 9–9: 1  
The numeral on the left indicates the keyboard volume, and the  
number on the right indicates the accompaniment volume.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Remembering the Settings Even When the  
Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup)  
Normally, the various settings revert to their default values when the power  
is turned off.  
For more on the settings  
stored using Memory  
Backup, refer to “Parameters  
Stored in Memory Backup”  
(p. 117).  
However, you can specify that the settings will be remembered even when  
the power is turned off. This function is called “Memory Backup.”  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the MEMORY BACKUP screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.03-400d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
fig.03-410d  
Pressing the [Function] (Exit) button at this point returns you to the original  
screen without the settings being saved.  
NOTE  
Never turn off the power  
while “Executing...” is  
displayed in the screen.  
Doing so may corrupt the  
RG-3M’s memory and  
render it unusable.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
Memory Backup is executed.  
When Memory Backup is finished, the display and buttons return to their  
normal appearance.  
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Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)  
NOTE  
When you perform a  
Factory Reset, all settings  
that have been stored in  
memory up to then are  
erased and reset to their  
factory defaults.  
You can return the content stored with “Memory Backup” (refer to the  
previous page) to their original factory settings.  
This operation is referred to as “Factory Reset.”  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator is lit.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the FACTORY RESET screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
When you want to restore  
the content registered to  
the RG-3M’s User memory  
to the factory condition,  
refer to “Initializing the  
User Memory and USB  
Memory” (p. 97).  
fig.03-420d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
fig.03-430d  
Pressing the [Function] (Exit) button at this point returns you to the original  
screen without Factory Reset being executed.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
Factory reset is executed.  
NOTE  
When the factory reset is complete and the screen shown below appears,  
switch the power off, then back on.  
Never turn off the power  
while “Executing...” is  
displayed in the screen.  
Doing so may corrupt the  
RG-3M’s memory and render  
it unusable.  
fig.03-431d  
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Chapter 4. Recording the Performance  
Notes Regarding Recording  
NOTE  
You can store your recorded performances to the “Favorites” (p. 25). If not  
first saved to the “Favorites,” recorded performances are erased when the  
RG-3M’s power is turned off.  
Use USB memory available  
from Roland.  
Proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to the  
“Favorites.”  
In addition, you can record performances to external audio devices (p. 103)  
and save performance data to USB memory(p. 79).  
Recording Performances  
1.  
Select the tone you want to perform with (p. 55).  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the RECORD screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.04-010d  
4.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears, and the RG-3M goes into recording standby.  
fig.04-020d  
Start Recording  
5.  
Play the keyboard to begin recording.  
Recording starts, and the following screen appears.  
The text “Recording...” flashes while recording is in progress.  
fig.04-030d  
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Stopping Recording  
6.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
Recording stops.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.04-040d  
You can save recordings or  
your performances to the  
RG-3M itself (p. 79).  
Play Back the Recorded Performance  
1.  
Press the [  
] button.  
You will hear the recorded performance.  
Once again press the [  
] button, and playback will stop.  
If you see the following...  
If you attempt to select a song when another performance has already been recorded,  
the following appears in the display.  
fig.04-050d  
If it is OK to erase the performance, press the [Moving key] (Enter) button.  
If you do not want to erase the performance, press the [Function] (Exit) button.  
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Saving Recorded Performances  
You can copy performances  
saved in the “Favorites” to  
USB memory.  
If not first saved to the “Favorites” in the RG-3M’s memory or to USB  
memory, recorded performances are erased when the RG-3M’s power is  
turned off. If you want to retain such performances, be sure to save them to  
the “Favorites” or to USB memory.  
You can also copy  
performances saved on USB  
memory to the “Favorites”  
(p. 40).  
1.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the FILE screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.01-230d  
NOTE  
Use USB memory available  
from Roland.  
3.  
Proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“SAVE” is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.04-070d  
4.  
5.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
the value for “Dest” (Save Destination) to flash.  
fig.04-080d  
6.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the “Dest” (Save Destination) setting.  
Display  
Description  
Favorites  
Ext Memory  
The performance data is saved to the “Favorites.”  
The performance data is saved to the USB memory.  
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7.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button to get  
“save-destination number” to flash.  
fig.04-090d  
NOTE  
8.  
When saving performances to  
the USB memory, do not  
remove the USB memory  
from the Ext Memory port  
until the save is completed.  
Press the [  
select the “save-destination number.”  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
When a performance has already been saved to a number, the name of the  
performance is indicated.  
When a number has no performance assigned to it, this is indicated in the  
display in the following form: “4: (Empty).”  
9.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The performance is saved.  
10.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
When a number has no song assigned to it, this is indicated in the display in the  
following form: “4: (Empty).”  
fig.04-100d  
The following appears in the screen if you attempt to save a song to a number to  
which a song has already been saved.  
fig.04-110d  
To delete the saved song and replace it by saving the current song, press the [Moving  
Key] (Enter) button.  
If you do not want to delete the saved song, press the [Function] (Exit) button to  
cancel saving.  
Deleting Performances Saved to the “Favorites”  
or USB Memory  
To delete performances saved to the “Favorites” or USB memory, refer to p.  
45.  
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You can register the currently selected tone buttons, transposition and  
volume balance, and a variety of other settings as “favorite performance  
settings” (User Program).  
For more on what can be  
registered to a User Program  
This allows you to call up the registered favorite performance settings  
Set, refer to “Parameters  
whenever you need them.  
Stored in the User Program”  
(p. 117).  
Registering the settings you often use is makes it even more convenient for  
you.  
fig.05-010  
Panel Settings  
1 User Program  
Write  
Temporary Memory  
RG-3M User Memory  
1
7
2
8
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Save  
Load  
9 10 11 12  
7
8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18  
19 20 21 22 23 24  
25 26 27 28 29 30  
31 32 33 34 35 36  
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36
.....  
36 User Programs  
(1 User Program Set)  
Max. 99 User Program Sets  
USB Memory  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Save  
Load  
7
8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36
6  
.....  
Max. 99 User Program Sets  
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Saving Performance Settings (User Program)  
For more on what can be  
You can register up to 36 User Programs to the RG-3M.  
registered to a User Program,  
refer to “Parameters Stored in  
the User Program” (p. 117).  
1.  
Set the Tone, and other data until the settings are the way you  
want them.  
2.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
3.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the USER PROGRAM screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.05-020d  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“WRITE” is flashing.  
fig.05-030d  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.05-040d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the write-destination number.  
Select a number from UPG 01 to UPG 36 as the performance settings write  
destination.  
fig.05-050d  
7.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
fig.05-060d  
8.  
9.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The currently selected performance settings are registered, and the USER  
PROGRAM screen returns to the display.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Calling Up Saved User Programs  
You can use the Pedal as a  
dedicated switch for  
selecting User Programs in  
order.  
You can easily call up User Programs.  
1.  
For more details, refer to  
“Using the Pedal to Switch  
User Programs” (p. 90).  
Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press the [  
]
(Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to select the User  
Program you want to call up.  
fig.05-070d  
The display changes to indicate the registered buttons and other  
performance settings. The tone name registered in the User Program  
appears in the lower row of the screen.  
Restoring the Standard Performance Settings  
(Settings in Effect When the Power is Turned On)  
After you have called up User Programs, you can use the following  
procedure to restore the performance settings that are selected when the  
power is turned on.  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
2.  
Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press the [  
(Value -) button to select “User Program 01.”  
]
]
fig.05-070d  
3.  
Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press the [  
(Value -) button once again.  
The user program settings are turned off.  
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Saving the User Program Sets  
You can restore the content  
in the User Memory to the  
original default factory  
settings.  
The 36 separate configurations of User Programs registered in the RG-3M  
can be saved as sets in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB memory.  
* When saving the settings to USB memory, connect the USB memory to the Ext  
Memory port (p. 22).  
Refer to “Initializing the  
User Memory and USB  
Memory” (p. 97).  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
NOTE  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the USER PROGRAM screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
Use USB memory available  
from Roland.  
fig.05-020d  
Proper operation cannot be  
guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“SAVE” is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.05-110d  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.05-120d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “Dest” setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.05-130d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the “Dest” setting.  
Display  
Description  
User Memory The User Program Set is saved in User Memory.  
Ext Memory  
The User Program Set is saved in USB memory.  
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7.  
8.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the save-destination number is flashing.  
fig.05-140d  
NOTE  
Be sure not to turn off the  
power as long as  
“Executing...” is displayed.  
Turning off the power at this  
time may corrupt the USB  
memory and/or User  
Memory and render them  
unusable.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the save-destination number.  
Value: 1–99  
To return to the original screen without saving the User Program Set, press  
the [Function] (Exit) button.  
9.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The User Program Set is saved to the User memory or USB memory.  
10.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
When there is no User Program set assigned to a number, this is indicated in the  
display in the following form: “2: (Empty).”  
fig.05-150d  
The following appears in the screen if you attempt to save a User Program Set to a  
number to which a User Program Set has already been saved.  
fig.05-160d  
If you save performance settings to a number that already has User Programs saved  
to it, the previously saved User Programs are then deleted.  
To delete the saved set of User Programs and save the new performance settings to  
that number, press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
When deleting the set of  
saved User Programs, refer  
to “Deleting Saved User  
Program Sets” (p. 88).  
If you do not want to delete the saved User Programs, press the [Function] (Exit)  
button to cancel the save.  
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Loading Saved User Program Sets  
NOTE  
Note that when a User  
Program Set are loaded, all  
of the performance settings  
stored in the RG-3M are  
deleted.  
You can load sets of User Programs saved in User Memory (p. 25) or to USB  
memory individually to the RG-3M.  
* When loading User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the  
Ext Memory port (p. 22).  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the USER PROGRAM screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.05-020d  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
“LOAD” is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so  
fig.05-180d  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.05-190d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “from” setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.05-200d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change the “from” setting.  
Display  
Description  
User Memory Loads User Programs saved in the User Memory.  
Ext Memory  
Loads User Programs saved in USB memory.  
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7.  
8.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the User Program Set number is flashing.  
fig.05-210d  
9.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the number of the User Program Set to be loaded.  
NOTE  
10.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
When calling up User  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
Programs saved in USB  
memory, do not remove the  
USB memory from the Ext  
Memory port until the  
fig.05-220d  
settings have been called up.  
To return to the original screen without loading the User Program Set, press  
the [Function] (Exit) button.  
11.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
The selected User Program Set is loaded to the RG-3M.  
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Deleting Saved User Program Sets  
You can delete individual User Program Sets saved to USB memory or in  
User Memory (p. 25).  
* When deleting User Programs from USB memory, connect the USB memory to the  
Ext Memory port (p. 22).  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the USER PROGRAM screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
fig.05-020d  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “DEL” (Delete) is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.05-240d  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
The following screen appears.  
fig.05-250d  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the “Dest” setting is flashing.  
] (Select +) button so that  
fig.05-260d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
change “Dest” setting.  
Display  
Description  
User Memory Deletes the User Programs saved in the User Memory.  
Ext Memory  
Deletes the User Programs saved in USB memory.  
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7.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +) button so that  
the User Program Set number is flashing.  
fig.05-270d  
8.  
9.  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +) button to  
select the number of the User Program Set to be deleted.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
NOTE  
fig.05-280d  
When deleting User  
Programs saved in USB  
memory, do not remove the  
USB memory from the Ext  
Memory port until the delete  
is completed.  
To return to the original screen without deleting the User Program Set, press  
the [Function] (Exit) button.  
10.  
11.  
Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
The selected User Program Set is deleted.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
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Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs  
You can use the Pedal as a dedicated switch for selecting User Programs in  
order.  
The User Programs are switched each time the pedal is pressed.  
Each press of the pedal takes you to the next higher numbered User  
Program until you reach number 36, whereby pressing the pedal again  
cycles you back to number 1. (In other words, this sequence: 1, 2, 3, ... 36, 1...)  
1.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.  
2.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
display the USER PROGRAM screen.  
] (Select +) button to  
] (Select +) button so that  
] (Value +) button to  
fig.05-020d  
3.  
4.  
Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
the value for “Pedal Shift” is flashing.  
fig.05-300d  
Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
select the pedal to be used for switching the User Programs.  
Value  
Left  
Description  
The left pedal is dedicated to switching User Programs.  
The function assigned to the left pedal cannot be used.  
The center pedal is dedicated to switching User Programs.  
The function assigned to the center pedal cannot be used.  
Center  
Off  
You can use a function assigned to the pedal.  
You cannot use the Pedal as a dedicated switch for selecting  
User Programs in order.  
5.  
Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.  
The User Programs are switched each time you press the pedal to which the  
function of switching performance settings is assigned.  
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Preventing Changes to the  
Current Settings (Panel Lock)  
Changing the Moving Key  
Settings  
When “Panel Lock” is activated, all buttons will no longer  
function.  
Stopping the Keyboard  
Movement  
Thus, even if you press a button by mistake, the settings  
remain unchanged.  
Although you can have the keys of the RG-3M’s keyboard  
move in correspondence with songs as they are played back,  
you can also temporarily stop the movement of the  
keyboard.  
Making the Setting  
1. Set the desired tones and other settings.  
2. Hold down the [Function] (Exit) button and press  
the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
This activates Panel Lock.  
*
Pressing buttons during playback or recording of a song stops  
the playback or recording.  
You can perform by playing the keys.  
You can adjust the volume with the [Volume] knob and  
adjust the tone of the sounds with the [Brilliance] knob.  
The following screen appears when Panel Lock is in  
force.  
1. Press the [Moving Key] button so the indicator goes  
fig.06-001d  
out.  
Now the keyboard will not move in correspondence  
with the song being played back.  
[Moving Key]  
Keyboard Function  
indicator  
Cancelling the Setting  
The keys play along with the  
performance.  
Indicator lit  
1. To cancel Panel Lock, hold down the [Function]  
(Exit) button again and press the [Moving Key]  
(Enter) button.  
Indicator off  
You can assign the “Moving Key” function to the remote  
control’s [FUNC 1] button or [FUNC 2] button and use  
the remote control buttons to switch the Moving Key  
function on and off (p. 35).  
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Making other settings  
Changing the Part That  
keyboard’s movement is to be linked when the keyboard  
The screen in which the settings are changed is called the  
“Function screen.”  
performance is recorded to Part 4.  
Settings  
Page  
p. 97  
p. 98  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
] (Select +)  
button to display the “MISC Moving Key Part” screen.  
Muting or Reducing the Volume of a Specific Part  
(Minus One/Guide)  
p. 99  
Changing the Notation Display Settings  
p. 100  
p. 101  
p. 101  
p. 102  
Setting the Part to Which Harmonies Are Added  
(Harmony Part)  
Using the Aux Input Jacks  
Changing the Infrared Transmission Function Set-  
tings  
3. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
4. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
For all items in the Function screen, refer to (p. 114).  
button to select the part you want to change.  
From the left, these are “part 1, part 2 ... part 15, and part  
16.”  
5. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
button to switch the keyboard movement on or off.  
] (Value +)  
The part to which the moving keyboard is linked is  
indicated by “ ” in the screen; parts that do not cause  
the keyboard to play are indicated by “–” in the screen.  
When having the keys play automatically to a  
performance recorded on the RG-3M, select Part 1. In  
Split performances, however, the right-hand  
performance is recorded to Part “4,” while the left hand  
is recorded to Part “3.”  
6. After specifying the part to which the moving  
keyboard, press the [Function] (Exit) button.  
This confirms selection of the part to which the moving  
keyboard.  
7. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes  
out.  
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Changing the Functions of the  
Changing the Remote Control  
Settings  
Remote Control’s Buttons  
You can change the functions assigned to the remote  
control’s buttons.  
Disabling Use of the Remote  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store these  
Control  
settings to the RG-3M (p. 75).  
You can prevent the included remote control from  
controlling the RG-3M by turning the Remote Control  
function off.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
This prevents settings from being altered inadvertently if any  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the REMOTE screen.  
The remote control’s functions are switched on and off together  
with the infrared transmission function (p. 102). The remote  
control’s functions are disabled when infrared transmission is  
turned off.  
fig.06-040d  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store these  
settings to the RG-3M (p. 75).  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button so that the value for the remote control’s  
button whose function you want to change is  
flashing.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
Value  
Description  
+) button to display the REMOTE screen.  
Remote Control TRANSPOSE [-] [+] but-  
tons  
Transpose  
fig.06-040d  
F1  
F2  
Remote Control [FUNC 1] button  
Remote Control [FUNC 2] button  
fig.06-060d  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Receive” to flash.  
fig.06-041d  
fig.06-061d  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the Remote Control function  
on or off.  
] (Value  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the function assigned to the  
remote control’s buttons.  
] (Value  
Value  
On  
Description  
The RG-3M can be controlled using the re-  
mote control.  
Functions Assigned to the [FUNC 1] and  
[FUNC 2] Buttons  
The remote control is disabled.  
Off  
*
The infrared transmission functions used  
by external devices are also disabled.  
Value  
Description  
Moving Key Switches Moving Key on and off.  
Random  
Plays back the songs in random order.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
Switches the equalizer on and off  
(p. 62).  
Equalizer  
goes out.  
Switches Minus One/Guide (p. 99) on  
and off.  
Minus One  
Eject/Load  
CentrCncel  
Ejects or loads the CD.  
Switches Center Cancel (p. 96) on and  
off.  
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Functions Assigned to the TRANSPOSE [-]  
and [+] Buttons  
Changing the CD Settings  
Value  
Description  
Adjusting CD and Audio File  
Transposes the key of the song being  
played.  
lower the key; press the TRANSPOSE  
[+] button to raise the key.  
Levels  
Use this procedure to adjust the volume level of the CD or  
audio file when playing back a CD or audio file.  
Transpose  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store these  
Fast forwards and rewinds the song.  
settings to the RG-3M (p. 75).  
When TRANSPOSE [-] is pressed, the  
song rewinds; when TRANSPOSE [+]  
is pressed, the song is fast forwarded.  
Bwd/Fwd  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
CDs (p. 94).  
Press the TRANSPOSE [-] button to de-  
crease the volume, and press the  
TRANSPOSE [+] button to increase the  
volume.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
CD Volume  
+) button to display the CD/AUDIO screen.  
fig.06-110d  
This adjusts the timing of the piano  
accompaniment during playback of  
Player Piano CDs (p. 95).  
CD Sync  
When TRANSPOSE [-] is pressed, the  
piano sound is played earlier; when  
TRANSPOSE [+] is pressed, the piano  
sound is played later.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Level” to flash.  
fig.06-120d  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to adjust the playback volume of the  
CD or audio file.  
] (Value  
Value  
0–127  
Description  
Raising the value increases the volume level.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
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Synchronizing the Timing of  
Setting the Type of CD To Be  
the Piano and Accompaniment  
Played Back  
With certain CDs designed to be used with the player  
function, the timing of the piano and accompaniment sounds  
may not be synchronized. However, you can synchronize the  
piano and accompaniment.  
The RG-3M may be unable to correctly recognize the type of  
CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of  
CD manually.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator  
to light.  
to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
button to display the CD screen.  
button to display the CD screen.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
button to get the value for “Mute” to flash.  
button to get the value for “Sync” to flash.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +)  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +)  
button to select the CD type.  
button to adjust the timing of the piano sound.  
Value  
Auto  
Description  
Value  
0–200  
Description  
The CD type is detected automatically.  
The piano sound is delayed more as the value  
is increased.  
General CDs for Player Piano contain  
audio and MIDI data, and the data format  
may vary from one CD to the next. If the  
CD’s data format does not match the RG-  
3M’s settings, a “beep” will sound. Certain  
general Automatic Piano CDs may not be  
playable on the RG-3M.  
Type A  
Type B  
Off  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes  
out.  
Commercial Audio CD (CDs other than  
those designed for use with the player  
piano)  
NOTE  
Note that some commercial player piano CDs cannot be played  
back on the RG-3M.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes  
out.  
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Center Cancel is cancelled (switched off) when you switch to a  
different song.  
Enjoying Karaoke with  
Commercial CDs (Center Cancel)  
You can minimize the vocal portions of commercial audio  
CDs or audio files and sing these parts yourself.  
9. Press the [  
] button once more to stop  
playback of the song.  
This is a handy way to enjoy karaoke and practice your  
singing with your favorite audio CDs or audio files.  
Switching VIMA CD-ROM  
Recommended Tones  
NOTE  
Songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) are programmed  
with “recommended tones” suitable for each song.  
You may find that using Center Cancel reduces the tone  
quality of some songs.  
When you select a song, the recommended tones are  
assigned to the RG-3M’s Tone buttons, and those Tone  
buttons then flash.  
1. Place the CD you want to play back in the CD  
drive.  
When you press a flashing Tone button, the recommended  
tone is then selected, enabling you to perform the selected  
song using a tone matched to that song as it plays back.  
2. Select the song you want to play (p. 28).  
3. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
is lit.  
You can set the RG-3M so that the recommended tones are  
automatically assigned (On) or not assigned (Off).  
4. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store these  
+) button to display the CD/AUDIO screen.  
fig.06-110d  
settings to the RG-3M (p. 75).  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
5. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the MISC screen.  
fig.06-141d  
+) button to get the value for “Center Cancel” to  
flash.  
fig.06-121d  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Recommended  
Tone” to flash.  
6. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch Center Cancel on or off.  
] (Value  
fig.06-142d  
Value  
On  
description  
The sounds of the melody and vocals are  
minimized.  
Off  
Center Cancel is disabled.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the recommended tone setting  
on or off.  
] (Value  
7. When you have finished making the settings,  
press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
Value  
On  
Description  
The recommended tones are automatically  
assigned to the RG-3M’s Tone buttons.  
8. Press the [  
] button.  
The recommended tones are not used, and  
only the RG-3M’s internal tones can be se-  
lected.  
The song on the CD plays back.  
Off  
When the song is played, sounds including the melody  
and vocals are temporarily minimized.  
This is set to “On” at the factory.  
NOTE  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
With some songs, the vocals may not be eliminated  
completely.  
goes out.  
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7. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
A confirmation message appears in the screen.  
fig.06-160d  
Initializing the User Memory  
and USB Memory  
You can delete all of the data in the User memory, in USB  
memory, and restore (initialize) the data to the original  
default factory settings.  
can save recorded performances and other data.  
If you press the [Function] (Exit) button, none of the data  
in User memory or USB memory is erased, and you’re  
returned to the original screen.  
This area is called the “User Memory.”  
The following content is stored in the User Memory.  
8. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button once more.  
The data in the User memory or USB memory is deleted.  
• Content in saved User Program (favorite performance  
settings) sets (p. 81)  
*
Be sure not to turn off the power as long as “Executing...” is  
displayed. Turning off the power at this time may corrupt the  
RG-3M’s internal memory and render it unusable.  
*
Executing this procedure does not initialize any settings other  
than the content of the User Memory. To restore the factory  
defaults for settings other than the User Memory content,  
carry out Factory Reset (p. 76).  
9. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
1. To initialize your USB memory, first connect the  
USB memory to the Ext Memory port.  
2. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
] (Select  
+) button to display the FILE screen.  
4. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
+) button so “FORMAT” is flashing.  
fig.06-150d  
5. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
6. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to select the memory to be initialized.  
] (Value  
fig.06-151d  
Value  
Description  
User  
Memory  
Contents of the User Memory  
Ext  
Memory  
Contents of the USB memory connected to  
the Ext Memory port  
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Using the V-LINK Function  
Playing the Automatic Demos  
Connecting the RG-3M to a V-LINK compatible image device  
allows you to control the images with the RG-3M.  
You can set the RG-3M so that it automatically starts a demo  
performance when you turn it on.  
You also can have a slide show of your favorite images play  
simultaneously in the connected external display or  
television.  
What is V-LINK?  
V-LINK (  
) is a function that allows music and  
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect  
two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily  
enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the  
expressive elements of a music performance.  
NOTE  
Use USB memory available from Roland.  
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other external  
memory products are used.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
Preparing the Songs to Be Played  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
1. After connecting the USB memory to the  
computer, create a folder named “AUTODEMO”  
on the USB memory.  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “V-LINK” to flash.  
fig.06-170d  
When Running Slide Shows Through a  
Connected External Display or Television  
3. Make sure the power to the RG-3M is turned off  
television (p. 47, p. 49).  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the V-LINK function on or off.  
] (Value  
Value  
On  
Description  
*
You cannot use a television and external display  
simultaneously.  
The V-LINK function is switched on.  
You can control images using the twelve  
keys at the left end of the keyboard.  
4. Prepare the images you want to have appear in  
the slide show and save them to the USB memory  
(p. 51).  
Off  
The V-LINK function is switched off.  
This is set to “Off” when you turn on the power.  
NOTE  
5. Connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port  
of the RG-3M (p. 22).  
While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced  
when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of  
the keyboard.  
6. Turn on the power to the external display or  
television.  
When the V-LINK function is on, the V-LINK icon (  
)
7. Turn on the power to the RG-3M.  
appears on the Song Select screen and Tone screen.  
After you turn on the power, the songs saved in the USB  
memory’s “AUTODEMO” folder are played  
continuously.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
In addition, when you have images saved in the USB  
memory’s “_PICTURE” folder, a slide show of the  
images is displayed on the connected external display or  
television.  
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Setting the Part To Be Muted/Guide Part  
Muting or Reducing the Volume of  
a Specific Part (Minus One/Guide)  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
You can temporarily mute any specific part.  
This temporary muting of a specified part is called “Minus  
One.”  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the “MISC MinusOne/  
Guide” screen.  
You can also set a specific part to play at a lower volume.  
fig.06-190d  
This allows you to use the sound of that part as a “guide” for  
your own performance.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
3. Press the [Moving Key] (Enter) button.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the PLAY screen.  
4. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
fig.06-180d  
+) button to select the part to be muted.  
fig.06-200d  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Minus One” to  
flash.  
Value  
R
Description  
Rhythm Part  
fig.06-181d  
User Part (Part to which performance re-  
corded with the RG-3M is saved)  
1
2
3
4
Accompaniment Part  
Left-hand Part  
Right-hand Part  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
function on and off.  
] (Value  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the mute or guide function on  
or off.  
] (Value  
Value  
Guide  
Description  
duced.  
Set the part to be played at the lower vol-  
ume with the procedure described in “Set-  
ting the Part To Be Muted/Guide Part” (p.  
99).  
The [ ] indication appears next to the part number of a  
muted or guide part.  
The specified part is muted.  
Mute  
Off  
Set the part to be muted in “Setting the Part  
To Be Muted/Guide Part” (p. 99).  
Performances recorded on the RG-3M are saved to Part 1. In  
Split performances, however, the right-hand performance is  
recorded to Part “4,” while the left hand is recorded to Part  
“3.”  
The Minus One/Guide function is  
switched off.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required.  
goes out.  
7. After specifying the muted or guide part, press  
the [Function] (Exit) button.  
This confirms selection of the muted or guide part.  
8. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
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Menu  
Clef L  
Value  
Auto  
Description  
Changing the Notation  
Display Settings  
When displaying notations on a connected external display  
or television, you can change the parts that appear in the  
notation and the way the score is displayed.  
Display is switched automati-  
cally.  
The left-hand part appears in  
the G (treble) clef staff.  
G
The left-hand part appears in  
the F (bass) clef staff.  
F
Display is switched automati-  
cally.  
Auto  
G
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
The right-hand part appears in  
the G (treble) clef staff.  
Clef R  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
The right-hand part appears in  
the F (bass) clef staff.  
F
+) button to display the NOTATION screen.  
fig.06-210d  
Auto  
Key is switched automatically.  
#x6, #x5,  
#x4, #x3,  
#x2, #, 0, b,  
bx2, bx3,  
bx4, bx5  
Key  
Display the notation in the se-  
lected key.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
Select the part to be displayed  
as the left hand part.  
+) button to select the parameter whose settings  
you want to change.  
1–16  
Auto  
1–16  
Auto  
Part L  
Part R  
Part is selected automatically.  
fig.06-210d  
Select the part to be displayed  
as the right hand part.  
Part is selected automatically.  
fig.06-220d  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to change the setting.  
] (Value  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
Menu  
Value  
L+R  
Description  
Display the right and left hand  
parts notation.  
Display the right hand part no-  
tation.  
R
L
Display the left hand part no-  
tation.  
The notation for the perfor-  
mance recorded on the RG-3M  
is displayed.  
User  
*
The following occurs when the recording  
contains Split performances.  
Staff  
• When “L+R” is selected  
The notations for the left-hand and right-  
hand performances are displayed.  
• When “L” is selected  
The notation for the left-hand perfor-  
mance is displayed.  
• When “R” is selected  
The notation for the right-hand perfor-  
mance is displayed.  
• When “User” is selected  
No notation is displayed.  
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Harmonies Are Added  
(Harmony Part)  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
is lit.  
When “Data” is selected as the Harmony type and you sing  
along with the playback of the music data, harmonies  
consistent with the scale of the specified part are added (p.  
40).  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the AUX INPUT screen.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Mode” to flash.  
Use the following procedure to set the part to which  
harmonies are added.  
fig.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the “MISC Harmony Part”  
screen.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to change Aux Input type.  
] (Value  
Value: Off, Stereo, Decode, Decode A/V Sync  
With the factory settings, this is set to “Off.” When set to  
“Off,” the Aux Input jacks cannot be used.  
Set this to “Stereo” when using a connected MD player or  
other such device.  
3. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the harmonized part.  
] (Value  
“Decode” and “Decode A/V Sync” are employed when  
inputting encoded signals; it is not normally used in normal  
situations.  
Value:  
1–16  
4. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
5. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
goes out.  
+) button to get the value for “Level” to flash.  
fig.  
6. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to change the Level of the device  
connected to Aux Input jacks.  
] (Value  
Value: 0–127  
*
When the level is set to “0,” sounds from the device connected  
to the Aux Input jacks are not played.  
7. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
You can save this setting in the RG-3M’s memory using the  
Memory Backup function (p. 75).  
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5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
Changing the Infrared  
Transmission Function Settings  
goes out.  
Some digital devices equipped with an IrDA (infrared) port  
are able to transfer song data in SMF format to the RG-3M.  
For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual  
for the digital device.  
Setting Playback After the Song is  
Transferred (Infrared Playback)  
This sets the RG-3M to play back a song automatically  
following transfer of the song from the digital device.  
NOTE  
You can also set this so that songs are not played back  
automatically after the song is transferred.  
Users are responsible for learning how to use infrared  
transmissions. The RG-3M is not necessarily compatible  
with all devices equipped with an IrDA port.  
Roland cannot answer questions regarding infrared  
transmissions.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
Switching Infrared Transmissions  
On and Off (Infrared Function)  
+) button to display the iR screen.  
fig.06-090d  
You can set whether to have the song data infrared  
The infrared transmission function is switched on and off  
together with the remote control’s functions (p. 92). The  
infrared transmission function is disabled when remote  
control’s function is turned off.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “iR Play” to flash.  
fig.06-100d  
You can use the Memory Backup function to store these  
settings to the RG-3M (p. 75).  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the infrared playback function  
setting.  
] (Value  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the REMOTE screen.  
fig.06-040d  
Value  
Auto  
Description  
The song is played back automatically after  
the song is transferred.  
Following transfer of the song, the song is  
ready to play but not played back.  
Standby  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Receive” to flash.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
fig.06-041d  
goes out.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch infrared transmission on or off.  
] (Value  
Value  
On  
Description  
The song data infrared transmission func-  
tion is enabled.  
The song data infrared transmission func-  
tion is disabled. Song data cannot be trans-  
ferred.  
Off  
*
The included remote control unit is also  
disabled.  
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Making the Connections  
Connecting to Audio Equipment  
You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the RG-  
3M through the speakers of your audio system, or to record  
your performance on a recording device.  
NOTE  
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off  
the power on all devices before making any connections.  
Connectors  
fig.07-010  
Playing Sounds from the RG-3M Through the  
Speakers on Audio Equipment or Recording  
Your Performances on a Recording Device  
Jack Panel  
fig.07-020  
Jack Panel  
Output Jacks  
You can connect audio equipment using audio cables  
(sold separately) and play the sounds from the RG-3M  
through the speakers on the connected equipment, or  
record your performances on a recording device.  
If the input of the connected device is monaural, you  
must use the L (Mono) jack.  
Input R/L  
(Line In, Aux In)  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3M  
Input Jacks  
and on the device you’re about to connect.  
You can connect another sound generator, such as audio  
equipment or an electronic instrument, using audio  
cables (sold separately). Play the sounds from the  
connected device through the speakers on the RG-3M.  
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3M and other  
connected equipment.  
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the  
If the output of the connected device is monaural, you  
must use the L (Mono) jack.  
connection.  
4. Switch on the RG-3M.  
5. Switch on the connected device.  
*
You cannot use the RG-3M to adjust the volume of the  
connected sound generating device.  
6. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3M and the  
About the Output jack  
922  
connected device.  
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.  
Recording RG-3M Performances on a Recording Device  
Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make  
connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other  
equipment you intend to connect.  
7. Start recording with the connected device.  
8. Play the keyboard.  
9. When the performance ends, stop recording on  
the connected equipment.  
Turning off the power  
1. Set the volume of the RG-3M and of the  
connected devices to the minimum position.  
2. Turn off the connected equipment.  
3. Turn off the power to the RG-3M.  
4. Disconnect the audio cables connected to the RG-  
3M.  
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Connecting External Speakers  
You can connect external speakers and have what is played  
on the keyboard be output through the RG-3M’s speakers  
while the accompaniment is played through the connected  
external speakers.  
Playing Audio Equipment Sounds Through  
the Speakers on the RG-3M  
fig.07-030  
Jack Panel  
Changing the Aux Output Jack  
Setting  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator  
to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
Output R/L  
(Line Out, Aux Out)  
button to display the AUX OUTPUT screen.  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3M  
and on the device you’re about to connect.  
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3M and other  
connected equipment.  
3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the  
connection.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select +)  
4. Turn on the connected equipment.  
button to get the value for “Mode” to flash.  
5. Turn on the RG-3M.  
6. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3M and the  
connected device.  
*
You cannot use the RG-3M to adjust the volume of the  
connected sound generating device.  
Turning off the power  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
] (Value +)  
button to change the setting.  
1. Set the volume of the RG-3M and of the  
connected devices to the minimum position.  
Indication  
Description  
2. Turn off the power to the RG-3M.  
Select this when playing the keyboard  
performance through the RG-3M’s  
internal speakers and the accompaniment  
sound through an amp or speaker  
connected to the Aux Output jacks.  
3. Turn off the connected equipment.  
Ensemble  
4. Disconnect the audio cables connected to the RG-  
3M.  
The sounds played with the keyboard and  
the accompaniment sounds are played  
through the RG-3M’s speakers, and the  
accompaniment sound with reverb  
applied is played through the speakers  
connected to the Aux Output jacks.  
Playing the accompaniment sound with  
reverb from external speakers the effect of  
being enveloped by the performance  
(Surround effect).  
Surround  
No sound is heard through an amp or  
speaker connected to the Aux Output  
jacks.  
Off  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes  
out.  
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Setup Examples With AUX  
Connecting MIDI Devices  
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging  
OUTPUT Set to “Surround”  
The piano sound is played through the RG-3M’s speakers,  
and the surround sound is played through the external  
speakers.  
performance data, you can control one device from the other.  
For instance, you can output sound from the other  
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.  
Spacious Location  
What’s MIDI?  
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was  
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of  
performance data between electronic instruments and  
computers.  
Piano Sound  
Speaker  
Speaker  
The RG-3M is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it  
exchange performance data with external devices. These  
connectors can be used to connect the RG-3M to an external  
device for even greater versatility.  
Connectors  
fig.07-080  
Mixer  
Jack Panel  
MIDI Out Connector  
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external  
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).  
Speaker  
Speaker  
Performance data when you play the keyboard or  
depress a pedal is sent from this connector to the  
external MIDI connector.  
Location Limited in Space  
MIDI In Connector  
Piano Sound  
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external  
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).  
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external  
MIDI devices.  
The RG-3M receiving MIDI messages can output sounds,  
exchange tones and perform other operations.  
*
External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the  
Tones played by the RG-3M’s keyboard.  
Making the Connections  
Speaker  
Speaker  
NOTE  
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or  
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off  
the power on all devices before making any connections.  
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3M  
and on the device you’re about to connect.  
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2. Switch off the power to the RG-3M and the  
Making MIDI-related Settings  
device you’re about to connect.  
Here’s how you can set the transmit channel and other MIDI  
related settings.  
3. Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the  
MIDI connectors to each other.  
Please refer to the connection examples below.  
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings  
MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16.  
4. Switch on the power to the RG-3M and the  
Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication  
to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the  
same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced,  
and no sounds can be selected.  
connected device.  
5. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3M and the  
connected device.  
The RG-3M receives all channels 1–16.  
6. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.  
For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to next  
section.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
Connection Examples  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
fig.07-110d  
Setup with a MIDI Sequencer  
fig.07-090  
Jack Panel  
Roland MT Series  
Out  
MIDI  
In  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Tx Ch” (Transmit  
channel) to flash.  
OUT  
IN  
fig.07-120d  
*
When the RG-3M is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to  
Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound  
Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 107).  
In addition, turn the MIDI sequencer’s Thru function ON.  
The sequencer takes the performance data received at the MIDI  
IN connector and outputs the data unchanged from the MIDI  
OUT connector.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to set the MIDI Transmit channel.  
] (Value  
Value: 1–16  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
To determine whether or not your sequencer features a MIDI  
Thru function and for instructions on making the Thru  
function setting, refer to the owner’s manual for your  
sequencer.  
goes out.  
Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module  
fig.07-100  
Jack Panel  
MIDI Sound Module  
MIDI  
THRU  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
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1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
Disconnecting the Internal Sound  
indicator to light.  
Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)  
When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to  
“OFF.” The setting is at “Local Control ON” when the RG-  
3M is powered up.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
fig.07-110d  
As illustrated, information describing what has been played  
on the keyboard is passed to the sound module over two  
different routes, (1) and (2).  
As a result, you hear overlapping or intermittent sounds.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
To prevent this from happening, route (1) must be disabled,  
+) button to get the value for “Local” (Local  
Control) to flash.  
by setting the unit to what is known as “Local Off.”  
fig.07-130  
fig.07-151d  
Local On  
(1)  
Sequencer  
Memory  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
Sound  
Generator  
MIDI  
OUT  
MIDI  
IN  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch Local Control on or off.  
] (Value  
Soft Thru On  
(2)  
Value  
On  
Description  
Each note played is sounded twice  
Local Control is switched on.  
Local Control is switched off.  
Local On:  
Off  
The keyboard and internal sound generator are  
connected.  
fig.07-140  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
Sound is emitted  
Sound Generator  
Local On  
Local Off:  
The keyboard and internal sound generator are  
separated. No sound will be produced by the keyboard  
when it is played.  
fig.07-150  
No sound produced  
Sound Generator  
Local Off  
When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t  
need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off  
messages when their power is switched on. If you first switch  
on the RG-3M, then the MT-series device, Local Control is  
automatically switched off on the RG-3M.  
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4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to set the Program Change number,  
Bank Select MSB, or Bank Select LSB.  
] (Value  
Sending Tone Change Messages (Program  
Change/Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB)  
A Program Change is a message that means “change to the  
Tone of the specified number.” The device that receives this  
changes to the Tone of the corresponding number.  
Menu  
Value  
- - (Off), 1–16  
Ch  
*
When set to - - (Off), no Program  
Change Number is transmitted,  
even when User programs are  
switched.  
When you choose a Program Change message (Program  
Number), the Program Number will be transmitted to the  
MIDI device connected to the RG-3M.  
(User Program  
Transmit Channel)  
The MIDI device that receives the Program Number changes  
the tone to the corresponding Program Number.  
PC  
1–128  
Bank Select MSB 0–127  
Normally, the Tone is selected from the 128 Tones available.  
Some MIDI devices, however, have more than 128 Tones.  
Bank Select LSB 0–127  
With such devices, the Tone is selected through a  
combination of Program Change messages and Bank Select  
messages. There are two parts of a Bank Select message: the  
MSB (Controller 0, with a value of 0–127) and the LSB  
(Controller 32, with a value of 0–127).  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
Sending Recorded Performance Data  
to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)  
*
Some MIDI instruments can’t handle Bank Select messages.  
Others can handle Bank Selects, but do not recognize the LSB  
part.  
When Composer MIDI Out is active, you can send  
performance data recorded with the RG-3M to a connected  
MIDI device or computer.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off” (data is not  
sent).  
indicator to light.  
If you want to transmit a performance recorded on the RG-  
3M to an external MIDI device or computer, turn this setting  
“On.” If this is “Off,” the data will not be transmitted.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
fig.07-110d  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
indicator to light.  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
fig.07-110d  
+) button so that the value set for “PC,” “Bank  
Select MSB,” or “Bank Select LSB” is flashing.  
fig.07-170d  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “Composer MIDIOut”  
to flash.  
Bank Select MSB  
Bank Select LSB  
fig.07-190d  
Menu  
Value  
Setting the MIDI Channel Used for  
Transmitting Program Numbers  
When Switching User Programs  
Ch  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to switch the song’s MIDI Out setting  
on or off.  
] (Value  
PC  
Program Number  
Bank Select MSB  
Bank Select LSB  
Bank (Left)  
Bank (Right)  
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Connecting to the Computer  
The following become possible once you connect a USB cable  
(available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector  
located to the lower left of the front of the RG-3M and the  
USB connector of your computer.  
Value  
On  
Description  
The performance data recorded with the  
RG-3M can be sent to the connected MIDI  
device or computer.  
The performance data recorded with the  
RG-3M cannot be sent to the connected  
MIDI device or computer.  
Off  
• You can use the RG-3M to play sounds from SMF music  
files played back with MIDI software.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
• By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you  
can save songs recorded with the RG-3M to your  
computer, and enjoy a variety of musical control and  
editing features.  
goes out.  
If you wish to save the performance recorded on the RG-3M,  
In this situation, your external sequencer is set its MIDI Thru  
feature to be OFF.  
Connect the RG-3M to your computer as shown below.  
sequencer.  
1. Connect a MIDI sequencer such as the MT series  
(p. 105).  
2. Turn off the MIDI Thru setting of your MIDI  
sequencer.If the RG-3M's Local Control setting is  
off, turn it on (p. 107).  
3. Record the performance on the RG-3M (p. 77).  
4. Set this setting to “On.”  
5. Start recording with the connected MIDI  
sequencer.  
USB connector  
6. Press the [  
] (Select +) button.  
7. Start playback of the recorded song on the RG-  
3M.  
Computer  
USB cable  
8. When playback ends, stop recording with the  
USB  
connector  
connected MIDI sequencer.  
9. Use a connected MIDI sequencer to save the data  
on a floppy disk or other media.  
*
*
Refer to the Roland website for system requirements. Roland  
website: http://www.roland.com/  
The RG-3M is not compatible with Mac OS 9.  
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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices  
If connection to your computer is  
unsuccessful...  
Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to  
connect the RG-3M to your computer. However, if some  
Roland original driver may solve the problem.  
Making the Settings for the  
USB Driver  
Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to  
problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the  
Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the  
USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.  
For details on downloading and installing the Roland  
original driver, refer to the Roland website.  
1. Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its  
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/  
indicator to light.  
Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the  
driver. For details, refer to “Making the Settings for the USB  
Driver” (p. 110).  
2. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to display the MIDI screen.  
fig.07-200d  
Caution  
• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers  
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and  
turn off the power on all devices before making any  
connections.  
3. Press the [Song] (Select -) button or [  
] (Select  
+) button to get the value for “USB Driver” to  
flash.  
• Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.  
fig.07-210d  
• USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland  
dealer if you need to purchase.  
• Turn on the power to the RG-3M before starting up  
MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the  
RG-3M on or off while any MIDI application is  
running.  
4. Press the [  
] (Value -) button or [  
+) button to select the USB driver.  
] (Value  
Indication Description  
• If during the transmission/reception of data, the  
computer switches to energy-saving mode or  
suspended mode, or if the RG-3M’s power is  
switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the  
RG-3M’s operation may become unstable.  
Select this when using a generic USB driver  
included with the OS with a USB connec-  
tion.  
Generic  
Original  
Normally, you should use this mode.  
Choose this if you want to use a USB driver  
downloaded from the Roland website.  
original driver, refer to the Roland website.  
Roland website:  
http://www.roland.com/  
For details on connecting your computer via the USB  
connector, refer to “Connecting to the Computer” (p. 109)  
This setting is remembered even when the power is turned  
off.  
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator  
goes out.  
*
In order to have the USB driver you've selected be placed into  
effect, you need to switch off the power, then turn it back on  
again.  
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Appendices  
Troubleshooting  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 19)  
The power doesn’t come on  
Is the pedal connected correctly?  
Depressing a pedal has no  
effect, or the pedal effect  
doesn’t stop  
Make sure the pedal cord is securely connected to the pedal connector (p. 19).  
Has a different function been assigned to the pedal?  
See “Assigning Functions to Pedals” (p. 72).  
The volume level of the in-  
strument connected to Input  
jacks is too low  
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?  
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.  
Do you have different external devices plugged into different power outlets?  
Low hum coming from  
external device  
Performance is not guaranteed when other types of USB memory are used.  
Unable to load properly with  
USB memory  
Connected Television or External Display Screen Looks Odd  
Is the external display or television properly connected? (p. 47, p. 49)  
Is the external display’s power turned on?  
Are you using a display that is compatible with the RG-3M?  
Refer to “Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument” (p. 47).  
Images not shown on external  
display or television when  
external display or television  
is connected  
acteristic of the television set and does not indicate any problem with the RG-3M.  
Thin horizontal lines visible  
in the television screen  
Even when all recommended settings are used, images may still not be displayed well with  
towards the center of the screen).  
Poor-quality of images  
displayed in television  
No sound is heard  
Are headphones plugged in? (p. 21) Has a plug remained connected to the Phones jack?  
(p. 74)  
No sound is heard  
Could the levels of all frequency ranges be turned down completely in the equalizer settings?  
(p. 62)  
Is V-LINK switched on? While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press  
any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard (p. 98).  
Have all devices been switched on?  
Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? (p. 104)  
Does the MIDI channel match the connected instrument? (p. 106)  
No sound is heard  
(when a MIDI instrument is  
connected)  
Has Local Control been set to “Off”?  
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local  
Control to On (p. 107).  
No sound is heard when the  
keyboard is played  
Not all played notes are  
sounded  
The sound is strange  
Do you have the Layer tone selected? (p. 56)  
Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.  
Sounds are heard twice (dou-  
bled) when the keyboard is  
played  
Have you set transpose? (p. 37, p. 63)  
Are the settings for the “Temperament” and “Stretch Tuning” correct? (p. 67, p. 66)  
Is the setting for the “Master Tune” correct? (p. 65)  
The tuning or pitch of the  
keyboard or song is off  
Since the RG-3M’s piano sounds accurately reproduce the depth and reverberation of the orig-  
inal acoustic piano, you may find that reverberation is audible when the Key Off Resonance  
function is enabled. If you want to eliminate the reverberation, turn off the Key Off Resonance  
function (p. 59).  
Reverberation still audible  
even with Reverb turned off  
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Troubleshooting  
Case  
Cause/Remedy  
On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to  
sound until they decay naturally, regardless of the damper pedal.  
There is a difference in the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteris-  
tics of the acoustic piano.  
On the RG-3M, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on  
the Key Transpose setting.  
In the upper range, the sound  
changes abruptly beyond a  
certain key  
When listening through headphones:  
Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature an ample high-end com-  
ponent, which may make the sound appear to have metallic reverberation added.  
Since this reverberation becomes particularly audible when supplemented by heavy reverb,  
you may be able to diminish the problem by reducing the amount of reverb applied to the  
sound.  
A High-pitched whine is  
produced  
When listening through speakers:  
Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the unit) would be suspect. Consult  
your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center.  
When listening through speakers:  
Playing at loud volumes may cause instruments near the RG-3M to resonate.  
Resonation can also occur with fluorescent light tubes, glass doors, and other objects. In par-  
ticular, this problem occurs more easily when the bass component is increased, and when the  
sound is played at higher volumes. Use the following measures to suppress such resonance.  
• Place speakers so they are 10–15 cm from walls and other surfaces.  
The bass range sounds odd, or  
there is a vibrating resonance  
• Reduce the volume.  
• Move the speakers away from any resonating objects.  
When listening through headphones:  
Here, a different cause would be suspect. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Ser-  
vice Center.  
Song doesn’t play back correctly  
Does the screen indicate message, like “Delete User Song OK?” (p. 78).  
The internal songs cannot be played back while recorded performance data remains in the  
RG-3M’s memory.  
Song doesn’t play back  
Erase the performance data or play back the song after saving to the “Favorites” or to your  
USB memory.  
Pressing the [  
] button  
Some music files may contain settings that stop play at a point partway through the song.  
doesn’t return to the  
beginning of the song  
Press the [  
] button several times more to return to the beginning of the song.  
If you attempt to play back performance data that contains more data than the entire capacity  
or fast forward) become unavailable.  
The [  
[
] and  
] buttons don’t work  
Accompaniment not playing  
Can’t record/Can’t play back  
Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the RG-3M is turned  
off or a song is selected.  
A performance cannot be restored once it’s been deleted. Be sure to save it on a USB memory  
The recorded performance  
has disappeared  
Could you have pressed the remote control’s [MUTE] button and muted the sound?  
Press the [MUTE] button to cancel the mute (p. 35).  
Unable to play back songs  
Reading of data from the CD starts when the CD is inserted in the drive.  
It may take a few moments to complete reading of the data.  
Can’t play back a song from  
CD  
Could the [Moving Key] button’s indicator be extinguished?  
Press the [Moving Key] button so its indicator is lit.  
If using the Moving Key function, which part’s performance is the Moving Key function  
assigned to play (p. 92)?  
Does the part to be played with the Moving Key function contain performance data?  
If a part containing no performance data is selected, the keys will not move when the song is  
played back. When running Moving Keys for a performance recorded with the RG-3M, select  
Part 1.  
Moving Key not working  
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Error Messages  
Indication  
Error 01:  
Meaning  
You can only read the music file. It can not be saved.  
An error occurred during writing. The storage media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohib-  
ited) position, or the storage media may not yet be initialized.  
Error 02:  
Error 10:  
Error 11:  
No storage media is inserted. Insert the storage media and try again.  
There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination.  
Either insert other storage media or delete unneeded files and try again.  
An error occurred during writing.  
Alternatively, you can initialize the storage media.  
Error 14:  
The file is unreadable.  
Error 15:  
Error 16:  
The data format is not compatible with the RG-3M.  
Data was not called up in time for playback of the song.  
After waiting several seconds, you may be able to play back the song by pressing the [  
] button again.  
The selected image data cannot be displayed.  
Error 17:  
Error 30:  
Error 40:  
Prepare image data that can be used with the RG-3M (p. 51).  
The internal memory capacity of the RG-3M is full.  
The RG-3M cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device.  
Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the RG-3M.  
A MIDI cable has been disconnected.  
Connect it properly and securely.  
Error 41:  
Error 43:  
Error 51:  
A MIDI transmission error has occurred.  
Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.  
There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning.  
If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center.  
Error 60:  
Error 61:  
Error 62:  
Error 63:  
Moving Key Error.  
Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried several times, contact the  
Roland service center.  
The Ext Memory port was subjected to excessive current.  
Check the storage media to confirm that no damage has occurred to it.  
Error 65:  
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Function Screens  
No. Function  
Screen  
Page  
Screen  
Page  
Key Touch,  
Hammer Response  
21 Infrared Playback  
p. 102  
1
p. 57  
22 Memory Backup  
23 File operation  
24  
p. 75  
p. 79  
p. 81  
p. 90  
2
3
4
5
Response  
p. 58  
p. 62  
p. 65  
p. 71  
Equalizer  
Master Tuning,  
Temperament  
tion and Setting  
25  
Reverb  
p. 98  
26 MIDI Setting  
27 Composer MIDI Out  
p. 106  
6
7
8
9
Volume Balance  
Split Performance  
Transpose  
p. 74  
p. 69  
p. 63  
p. 72  
p. 108  
p. 108  
p. 110  
p. 100  
p. 100  
p. 92  
Sending Tone Change  
Messages  
28  
29 USB Driver  
Functions to Pedals  
30  
Notation Display  
10 Play Mode  
p. 99  
p. 77  
p. 94  
p. 95  
p. 39  
31  
11 Recording  
The Part that Makes  
the Keys Move  
32  
12 CD / Audio Settings  
13 CD Settings  
14 Mic Echo  
part  
33  
p. 99  
34 Harmony Part  
p. 101  
ROM Recommended  
Tones  
35  
p. 96  
p. 76  
Harmony,  
15  
p. 40  
p. 41  
Transformer  
36 Factory Reset  
16 Aux Input Jack Setting  
p. 101  
p. 104  
p. 48  
p. 93  
p. 93  
Aux Output Jack  
Setting  
17  
18 Display Settings  
19  
Remote Control  
Settings  
20  
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Tone List  
fig.08-010  
Tone Settings When Using the Split Function (p. 69)  
(Tone Number: Left-Hand Tone / Right-Hand Tone)  
Piano 1  
Piano 1  
1
2
3
4
A.Bs / SuperiorGrand  
A.Bs/SuperiorGnd+Str  
A.Bs/SuperiorGnd+Pad  
Choir/Piano+FM E.Pno  
1
2
3
4
Superior Grand  
Superior Grand + Str  
Superior Grand + Pad  
Piano + FM E.Piano  
Piano 2  
Piano 2  
1
2
3
4
Bs+Ride/NaturalGrand  
1
2
3
4
Natural Grand  
Bs+Ride/Natural+Str  
Bs+Ride/Natural+Pad  
Choir / Piano + Bell  
Natural Grand + Str  
Natural Grand + Pad  
Piano + Bell  
Harpsichord  
Harpsichord  
1
2
3
4
Strings/Harpsichord  
1
2
3
4
Harpsichord  
Strings/Coupled Hrps  
Strings/Harpsi+Choir  
Choir/Harpsichrd+Str  
Coupled Harpsichord  
Harpsichord + Choir  
Harpsichord + Str  
Vibraphone  
Vibraphone  
1
2
3
4
A.Bs+Ride/Vibraphone  
1
2
3
4
Vibraphone  
Choir / Bell  
Bell  
Strings / Harp  
Choir/E.Piano + Pad  
Harp  
Electric Piano + Pad  
E.Piano  
E.Piano  
1
2
3
4
E.Bass/ElectricPiano  
1
2
3
4
Electric Piano  
E.Bass / FM E.Piano  
E.Bass/’60s E.Piano  
Choir/E.Piano + Str  
FM E.Piano  
’60s Electric Piano  
Electric Piano + Str  
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Internal Song List  
Jazz  
Classical  
Trio Grande  
Liebestraume 3  
Etude, op.10-3  
Scrambled Egg  
Blue Sky Rag  
Je te veux  
One Down And Easy  
Bop On The Rock  
Fly Free  
Valse, op.64-1  
Golliwog’s Cakewalk  
Fantaisie-Impromptu  
Arabesque 1  
Late Night Chopin  
Wedding Song  
Yesterday’s Dream  
Sun Daze  
Nocturne No.2  
Gymnopedie 1  
Clair de Lune  
Keepers Tale  
An der schonen, blauen Donau  
Auf Flugeln des Gesanges  
Mazurka No.5  
Kismet’s Salsa  
Roll Over Ludwig  
A Prelude To ...  
From Matthew’s Passion  
Hungarian Rag  
Paganini Boogie  
Etude, op.25-1  
Etude, op.10-5  
Grande Valse Brillante  
Course en Troika  
Valse, op.64-2  
Traumerei  
Fruhlingslied  
Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum  
Radetzky Marsch  
Moments Musicaux 3  
Prelude, op.28-15  
Ungarische Tanze 5  
La priere d’une Vierge  
To The Spring  
Humoreske  
Blumenlied  
Gavotte  
981a  
*
*
All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.  
No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI Out connector.  
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Parameters Stored to Internal Memory  
Parameters Stored in Memory Backup  
Screen  
Display  
Description  
Page  
p. 57  
p. 58  
p. 59  
p. 60  
p. 61  
Touch  
Key Touch  
KEY TOUCH  
Hammer  
Hummer Response  
KeyOff  
Key Off Resonance  
String  
String Resonance  
RESONANCE  
EQUALIZER  
Damper  
Damper Resonance  
Master  
Master Level  
L
Low-frequency Range Level  
p. 62  
M
Midrange Level  
H
High-frequency Range Level  
Master Tune  
(Master Tune setting)  
Stretch  
p. 65  
Stretch Tune  
p. 66  
TUNE  
(Tuning Method)  
Key  
Temperament  
p. 67  
Tonic Note  
p. 68  
Reverb  
Reverb Level  
p. 71  
EFFECT  
REMOTE  
Receive  
Remote Control Function On/Off, Infrared Transmission Function On/Off  
The Function Assigned to the Remote Control’s [TRANSPOSE] Button  
The Function Assigned to the Remote Control’s [F1] Button  
The Function Assigned to the Remote Control’s [F2] Button  
External Display Setting and Television Format  
The Duration for Displaying Slide Show Images  
AUX INPUT Level  
p. 93, p. 102  
Transpose  
F1  
p. 93  
F2  
VGA, NTSC, PAL  
Slide Interval  
Level  
p. 48, p. 49  
p. 51  
EXT DISPLAY  
AUX INPUT  
p. 101  
p. 101  
p. 27  
Mode  
AUX INPUT Mode  
Mode  
Song Playback Method  
PLAY  
Level  
Audio CD/Audio File Playback Volume Level  
Recommended Tone Function On/Off  
Moving Key On/Off  
p. 94  
CD/AUDIO  
Recommended Tone  
(Moving Key setting)  
Mode  
p. 96  
MISC  
p. 91  
-
AUX OUTPUT Mode  
p. 104  
p. 102  
p. 110  
AUX OUTPUT  
iR Play  
Infrared playback function setting (stored when you make the setting)  
USB Driver setting (stored when you make the setting)  
iR  
USB Driver  
MIDI  
Parameters Stored in the User Program  
Screen  
-
Display  
-
Description  
Page  
p. 55  
Selected Tone and Variation  
Reverb Setting  
Reverb  
Key:Acmp  
Layer  
p. 71  
EFFECT  
Volume Balance  
p. 74  
BALANCE  
SPLIT  
Layer Balance  
p. 56  
Split  
Split function On/Off  
p. 69  
Split Point  
Link  
Split Point  
p. 70  
Keyboard and Playback Transpose Link setting On / Off  
Keyboard Transpose (When the Link is set to Off)  
Keyboard and Playback Transpose (When the Link is set to On)  
The Function Assigned to the Center Pedal  
The Function Assigned to the Left Pedal  
Mic Echo Type  
p. 38, p. 64  
p. 64  
Keybrd  
Keyboard/Playback  
Cent  
TRANSPOSE  
p. 37, p. 63  
p. 72  
p. 39  
PEDAL  
Left  
Type  
MIC ECHO  
VOCAL  
Level  
Mic Echo Level  
Harmony  
Transformer  
Harmony Type  
p. 40  
p. 41  
Transformer Type  
MIDI Channel used for transmitting Program numbers when switching User Pro-  
grams  
Ch  
PC  
Program Change Number  
Bank Select MSB  
p. 108  
MIDI  
Bank (L)  
Bank (R)  
Bank Select LSB  
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Music Files That the RG-3M Can Use  
What Are Music Files?  
Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to  
the key played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the RG-3M from music files saved in USB  
memory and played back without change as songs. This is different than a audio CD, since the music file does not contain a  
recording of the sound itself. This makes it possible to erase certain parts, or to change instruments, tempos and keys freely,  
allowing you to use it in many different ways.  
Regarding Copyright  
Use of the song data supplied with the Data Disk attached to this product for any purpose other than private, personal  
enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this data must not be copied,  
nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder.  
Please be aware that if you create derivative works that are based on existing copyrighted material, such as commercially  
available SMF music files, such works may violate copyright law if used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment.  
Roland takes no responsibility for any copyright violation you may commit by creating such works.  
The RG-3M allows you to use the following music files  
SMF with Lyrics  
“SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains the lyrics. When Music Files carrying the “SMF with  
Lyrics” logo are played back on a compatible device (one bearing the same logo), the lyrics will appear in its display.  
The RG-3M come equipped with GM 2/GS sound generators.  
About the RG-3M Sound Generator  
The RG-3M come equipped with GM 2/GS sound generators.  
General MIDI  
The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary  
designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files that  
meets the General MIDI standard bears the General MIDI logo. Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be played back  
using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce essentially the same musical performance.  
General MIDI 2  
The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left off, offering  
enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original General MIDI  
recommendations, such as how sounds are to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been precisely defined.  
Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably  
playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.  
In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as  
“General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.  
GS Format  
The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices.  
In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly compatible GS Format additionally  
offers an expanded number of sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details for a wide range of  
extra features, including effects such as reverb and chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily  
include new sounds and support new hardware features when they arrive. Since it is upwardly compatible with the General  
MIDI, Roland’s GS Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it performs GS music files (music  
files that have been created with the GS Format in mind). This product supports both the General MIDI 2 and the GS Format,  
and can be used to play back music files carrying either of these logos.  
XG lite  
XG is a tone generator format of YAMAHA Corporation, that defines the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and  
the structure and type of effects, in addition to the General MIDI 1 specification. XGlite is a simplified version of XG tone  
generation format. You can play back any XG music files using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind that some  
music files may play back differently compared to the original files, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.  
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MIDI Implementation Chart  
DIGITAL PIANO  
Date : April. 1, 2007  
Version : 1.00  
Model RG-3M  
MIDI Implementation Chart  
Transmitted  
Recognized  
Remarks  
Function...  
Basic  
Channel  
Default  
Changed  
1
1–16  
1–16  
116  
Default  
Messages  
Altered  
Mode 3  
x
Mode 3  
Mode 3, 4 (M=1)  
* 2  
Mode  
**************  
Note  
Number :  
15–113  
**************  
0–127  
0–127  
True Voice  
Note ON  
Note OFF  
O
O
O
O
Velocity  
*1  
*1  
After  
Touch  
Key’s  
Ch’s  
x
x
O
O
Pitch Bend  
x
O
0, 32  
O
x
O
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
*1  
Bank select  
Modulation  
Portamento time  
Data entry  
1
O
5
6, 38  
7
x
O
x
O
x
O
Volume  
10  
x
O
Panpot  
11  
x
O
Expression  
Hold 1  
Control  
Change  
64  
O
x
O
65  
O
Portamento  
Sostenuto  
66  
O
O
x
O
67  
O
Soft  
84  
O
Portamento control  
Effect1 depth  
Effect3 depth  
NRPN LSB, MSB  
RPN LSB, MSB  
91  
O
x
x
x
O (Reverb)  
93  
O (Chorus)  
98, 99  
100, 101  
O
O
Prog  
Change  
0–127  
**************  
O
0–127  
: True #  
Program number 1–128  
System Exclusive  
O
O
: Song Pos  
: Song Sel  
: Tune  
x
x
x
x
x
x
System  
Common  
System  
Real Time  
: Clock  
: Commands  
O
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
x
O (120, 126, 127)  
: All sound off  
O
:
Reset all controllers  
Aux  
Message  
O
: Local Control  
: All Notes OFF  
: Active Sense  
: Reset  
O (123–125)  
O
x
* 1 O x is selectable by SysEx.  
* 2 Recognized as M=1 even if M=1.  
Notes  
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY  
Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO  
O : Yes  
X : No  
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO  
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Main Specifications  
RG-3M  
<Keyboard>  
Keyboard  
88 keys (PHA II ivory feel Keyboard with Escapement)  
Touch: 100 levels  
Touch Sensitivity  
Hammer Response: Light, Medium, Heavy, Off  
Keyboard Mode  
Moving Key  
Whole, Layer (as layer tones, volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable)  
Yes  
<Sound Generator> GM2 system, GS format, XG lite compatible  
Max. Polyphony  
128 voices  
20 tones (5 groups 4 variations) for manual performance  
600 internal tones for SMF playback (including 15 drum sets, SFX set)  
Tones  
Temperament  
Stretched Tuning  
Master Tuning  
Key Transpose  
8 types, selectable tonic  
2 types  
415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)  
-6–+5 (in semitones)  
SMF Music Files: -24–+24 (in semitones)  
Audio CD/Audio File: -6–+5 (in semitones)  
Playback Transpose  
Reverb (127 levels), Key Off Resonance (only for piano tones, 9 levels),  
String Resonance (only for piano tones, 9 levels), Damper Resonance (only for piano tones, 9 levels),  
3-band Digital Equalizer  
Effects  
Vocal Effects  
Mic Echo (9 levels), Harmony (7 types), Transformer (8 types))  
<User Programs>  
Internal  
36  
User Memory  
USB Memory  
Max. 99 User Program Sets  
Max. 99 User Program Sets  
<Recorder>  
Track  
1 track  
Song  
Max. 199 songs  
Note Storage  
Controls  
Approx. 30,000 notes  
Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Tempo, All Song Play, Random Play, Minus One/Guide  
<Media>  
CD  
Read Only, Playable Discs: Audio CDs (CD-DA), CD-ROM (SMF)  
Playable Discs: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1), Roland Original Format (i-Format),  
Audio File (WAV 44.1KHz / 16-bit Linear Format),  
USB Memory  
<Internal Memory>  
Internal Songs  
Over 50 (including the Tone Demos)  
Favorites Songs, User Program Sets  
User Memory  
<Others>  
Rated Power Output  
50 W x 2  
Speakers  
20 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2  
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Main Specifications  
RG-3M  
Display  
20 characters, 2 lines LCD  
VGA, NTSC, PAL  
External Display  
Controls  
Song Select, Slide Show, Lyrics, DigiScore  
Volume, Brilliance, LCD Contrast, Mic Volume  
Damper (half-pedal recognition), Soft (half-pedal recognition, function assignable),  
Sostenuto (function assignable)  
Pedals  
Other Function  
Lid Lock, Panel Lock  
Main Output jacks : L(Mono), R  
Balanced Output connectors : L, R (XLR, Level Fixed),  
Aux Output jacks : L(Mono), R  
Input jacks : L(Mono), R  
Aux Input jacks : L, R  
Mic jack  
Connectors  
Phones jack : (Stereo) x 2,  
MIDI connector : IN, OUT  
USB connector : MIDI  
Ext Display connector  
Video Out jack  
AC Inlet  
Ext Memory Port  
Power Supply  
AC 115 V, AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)  
220 W  
Power Consumption  
1480 (W) x 950 (D) x 1440 (H) mm (top opened)  
58-5/16 (W) x 37-7/16 (D) x 56-3/4 (H) inches  
Dimensions  
1480 (W) x 950 (D) x 930 (H) mm (top closed)  
58-5/16 (W) x 37-7/16 (D) x 36-5/8 (H) inches  
Weight  
135 kg / 298 lbs  
Owner’s Manual, Power Cord, Caster Cups, CD (Music Disc with Vocals), Maintenance Kit,  
Key Cover, Remote Control, Dry-cell Batteries  
Accessories  
Option  
USB Memory  
962a  
*
In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.  
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USB Memory ............................................................ 22  
Copying  
A
Arabic .............................................................................. 68  
Audio Equipment ........................................................ 103  
Deleting  
B
Balanced Out (Fixed) Jacks .................................. 16, 103  
Bank ............................................................................... 108  
Baroque ........................................................................... 67  
Songs .......................................................................... 45  
C
EXT DISPLAY .................................................... 48–49, 51  
Ext Display Connector ............................................ 16, 47  
CD Setting  
CentrCancl ...................................................................... 93  
Connecting  
Factory Setting ............................................................... 76  
Favorites ........................................... 25–26, 42–43, 46, 79  
External Display ...................................................... 47  
External Speakers .................................................. 104  
Headphones ............................................................. 21  
Microphone .............................................................. 21  
MIDI Device ........................................................... 104  
Pedal Cord ................................................................ 19  
Power Cord .............................................................. 19  
[
] (Value +) Button ................................................ 15  
FILE ............................................................... 42, 45, 79, 97  
Fix .................................................................................... 57  
FORMAT ........................................................................ 97  
[Function] (Exit) Button .......................................... 15, 23  
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Lid Lock .......................................................................... 19  
Local On ........................................................................ 107  
G
H
Hammer Response ........................................................ 58  
Harmony .................................................................. 34, 40  
Moving Key .............................................................. 91–93  
[Moving Key] (Enter) Button ................................. 15, 91  
Muting ............................................................................. 99  
I
Infrared Playback ........................................................ 102  
Infrared Receiver ..................................................... 17, 33  
iR Play ........................................................................... 102  
J
K
Key Off Resonance ........................................................ 59  
KEY TOUCH ............................................................ 57–58  
L
L (Low) ............................................................................ 62  
Layer ............................................................................... 56  
Layer Balance ................................................................. 56  
LCD Contrast Knob ................................................ 16, 23  
Left ............................................................................. 72, 90  
N
Notation .......................................................................... 50  
Notation Display ......................................................... 100  
NTSC ............................................................................... 49  
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Index  
O
TEMPO [-] [+] Buttons ............................................ 36  
TRANSPOSE [-] [+] Button .................................... 94  
P
[Piano 2] Button ....................................................... 15, 55  
Pitch ........................................................................... 63, 65  
PLAY ............................................................................... 27  
REMOTE Screen ............................................... 93, 102  
RESONANCE Screen ........................................ 59–61  
Song Select Screen ................................................... 23  
SPLIT Screen ....................................................... 69–70  
Tone Screen ............................................................... 23  
TRANSPOSE Screen .......................................... 37, 63  
TUNE Screen ...................................................... 65–68  
[
Playing  
Playing Back  
Tone Demos .............................................................. 26  
Plybck .............................................................................. 38  
R
Recommended Tone ..................................................... 96  
RECORD ......................................................................... 77  
Recording ....................................................................... 77  
REMOTE ....................................................................... 102  
Remote Control  
[DISPLAY] Button ................................................... 50  
[FUNC 1] Button ...................................................... 93  
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Staff ................................................................................ 100  
Standard Pitch ............................................................... 65  
Calling Up ................................................................. 83  
VGA Monitor ................................................................. 47  
VIMA TUNES .............................................. 51, 53, 55, 96  
CD and Audio File ................................................... 94  
Master Volume ......................................................... 20  
Keyboard: Accompaniment ................................... 74  
Layer Balance ........................................................... 56  
[Volume] Knob ........................................................ 15, 20  
T
TRANSPOSE ............................................................ 37, 63  
Transpose ............................................... 37–38, 63–64, 93  
U
USB Connector ....................................................... 16, 109  
USB Driver ................................................................... 110  
USB Memory ................................................ 22, 24, 42, 79  
User Memory ......................................... 25, 84, 86, 88, 97  
USER PROGRAM ................................. 82, 84, 86, 88, 90  
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Information  
When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland  
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PHILIPPINES  
CURACAO  
URUGUAY  
NORWAY  
JORDAN  
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G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.  
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue  
Makati, Metro Manila 1200,  
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Zeelandia Music Center Inc.  
Orionweg 30  
Todo Musica S.A.  
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1771  
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TEL: (02) 899 9801  
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Calle Proyecto Central No.3  
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Santo Domingo,  
Dominican Republic  
TEL:(809) 683 0305  
TEL: 2273 0074  
SINGAPORE  
SWEE LEE MUSIC  
COMPANY PTE. LTD.  
150 Sims Drive,  
SINGAPORE 387381  
TEL: 6846-3676  
KUWAIT  
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI  
& SONS CO.  
Al-Yousifi Service Center  
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002  
KUWAIT  
VENEZUELA  
Instrumentos Musicales  
Allegro,C.A.  
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar  
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ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.  
UL. Gibraltarska 4.  
PL-03 664 Warszawa  
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Maison FO - YAM Marcel  
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Caracas, Venezuela  
TEL: (212) 244-1122  
TEL: (022) 679 4419  
TEL: 00 965 802929  
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Mas Musika  
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma  
Guayaquil - Ecuador  
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ROLAND TAIWAN  
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Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei,  
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Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto  
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TEL: (01) 20-1441  
REUNION ISLAND  
TEL: (0262) 218-429  
TEL:(593-4)2302364  
SOUTH AFRICA  
T.O.M.S. Sound & Music  
(Pty)Ltd.  
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER  
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,  
SOUTH AFRICA  
EUROPE  
EL SALVADOR  
OMNI MUSIC  
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Alameda Juan Pablo II,  
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,  
EL SALVADOR  
TEL: (02) 2561 3339  
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Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
ROMANIA  
FBS LINES  
Piata Libertatii 1,  
535500 Gheorgheni,  
ROMANIA  
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Theera Music Co. , Ltd.  
100-108 Soi Verng  
OMAN  
Austrian Office  
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.  
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Al Noor Street, Ruwi  
SULTANATE OF OMAN  
TEL: 2478 3443  
TEL: (011)417 3400  
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8,  
A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA  
TEL: (0512) 26 44 260  
Nakornkasem, New  
TEL: 262-0788  
Road,Sumpantawongse,  
Bangkok 10100 THAILAND  
TEL: (02) 224-8821  
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TEL: (021) 799 4900  
TEL: (266) 364 609  
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Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel  
(Westerlo) BELGIUM  
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MuTek  
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6  
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA  
TEL: (095) 981-4967  
Casa Instrumental  
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11  
Ciudad de Guatemala  
Guatemala  
QATAR  
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio &  
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P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR  
AUSTRALIA/  
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TEL:(502) 599-2888  
ASIA  
CHINA  
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TEL: 4423-554  
SLOVAKIA  
HONDURAS  
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TEL: (504) 553-2029  
TEL: (014) 575811  
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Povazská 18.  
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TEL: (035) 6424 330  
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TEL: (03) 8643601  
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Shanghai 200090, CHINA  
TEL: (021) 5580-0800  
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Paseo García Faria, 33-35  
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TEL: 93 493 91 00  
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TEL: 596 596 426860  
CZECH REP.  
CZECH REPUBLIC  
DISTRIBUTOR s.r.o  
Voctárova 247/16  
CZ - 180 00 PRAHA 8,  
CZECH REP.  
Roland Shanghai Electronics  
Co.,Ltd.  
(BEIJING OFFICE)  
10F. No.18 3 Section Anhuaxili  
Chaoyang District Beijing  
100011 CHINA  
For Australia  
Tel: (02) 9982 8266  
For New Zealand  
Tel: (09) 3098 715  
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Roland Scandinavia A/S  
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE  
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr.  
S-131 30 Nacka SWEDEN  
TEL: (0)8 702 00 20  
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Center  
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St.  
Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520,  
Damascus, SYRIA  
Gigamusic SARL  
10 Rte De La Folie  
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TEL: 596 596 715222  
TEL: (2) 830 20270  
TEL: (010) 6426-5050  
CENTRAL/LATIN  
AMERICA  
DENMARK  
HONG KONG  
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.  
Service Division  
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen  
Wan, New Territories,  
HONG KONG  
Roland Scandinavia A/S  
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880,  
DK-2100 Copenhagen  
DENMARK  
SWITZERLAND  
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Landstrasse 5, Postfach,  
CH-4452 Itingen,  
SWITZERLAND  
TEL: (061) 927-8383  
TEL: (011) 223-5384  
MEXICO  
ARGENTINA  
Instrumentos Musicales S.A.  
Av.Santa Fe 2055  
(1123) Buenos Aires  
ARGENTINA  
TEL: (011) 4508-2700  
TURKEY  
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.  
Galip Dede Cad. No.37  
Beyoglu - Istanbul / TURKEY  
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10  
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Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar  
de los Padres 01780 Mexico  
D.F. MEXICO  
TEL: 3916 6200  
TEL: 2415 0911  
FINLAND  
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial  
Finland  
Elannontie 5  
FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND  
TEL: (0)9 68 24 020  
Parsons Music Ltd.  
TEL: (55) 5668-6699  
UKRAINE  
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.  
P.O.Box: 37-a.  
Nedecey Str. 30  
UA - 89600 Mukachevo,  
UKRAINE  
8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39  
Chatham Road South, T.S.T,  
Kowloon, HONG KONG  
TEL: 2333 1863  
U.A.E.  
Zak Electronics & Musical  
Instruments Co. L.L.C.  
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,  
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,  
U.A.E.  
NICARAGUA  
Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales Nicaragua  
Altamira D'Este Calle Principal  
de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida  
1 Cuadra al Lago.#503  
Managua, Nicaragua  
BARBADOS  
A&B Music Supplies LTD  
12 Webster Industrial Park  
Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados  
TEL: (246)430-1100  
GERMANY  
Roland Elektronische  
Musikinstrumente HmbH.  
Oststrasse 96, 22844  
Norderstedt, GERMANY  
TEL: (040) 52 60090  
INDIA  
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.  
411, Nirman Kendra  
Mahalaxmi Flats Compound  
Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road,  
Mumbai-400011, INDIA  
TEL: (022) 2493 9051  
TEL: (03131) 414-40  
TEL: (04) 3360715  
BRAZIL  
Roland Brasil Ltda.  
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B  
Parque Industrial San Jose  
Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL  
TEL: (011) 4615 5666  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (505)277-2557  
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.  
Atlantic Close, Swansea  
Enterprise Park, SWANSEA  
SA7 9FJ,  
NORTH AMERICA  
PANAMA  
SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.  
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook,  
Panama City, REP. DE  
PANAMA  
GREECE/CYPRUS  
STOLLAS S.A.  
Music Sound Light  
155, New National Road  
Patras 26442, GREECE  
TEL: 2610 435400  
UNITED KINGDOM  
TEL: (01792) 702701  
INDONESIA  
PT Citra IntiRama  
Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O  
Jakarta Pusat  
INDONESIA  
TEL: (021) 6324170  
CANADA  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Head Office)  
5480 Parkwood Way  
Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4  
CANADA  
CHILE  
Comercial Fancy II S.A.  
Rut.: 96.919.420-1  
Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor  
Santiago - Centro, CHILE  
TEL: (02) 688-9540  
TEL: 315-0101  
PARAGUAY  
Distribuidora De  
Instrumentos Musicales  
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira  
Asuncion PARAGUAY  
TEL: (595) 21 492147  
MIDDLE EAST  
HUNGARY  
TEL: (604) 270 6626  
KOREA  
Roland East Europe Ltd.  
Warehouse Area ‘DEPO’ Pf.83  
H-2046 Torokbalint,  
HUNGARY  
BAHRAIN  
Moon Stores  
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha  
Building Road 3931, Manama  
339 BAHRAIN  
Cosmos Corporation  
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,  
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA  
TEL: (02) 3486-8855  
COLOMBIA  
Centro Musical Ltda.  
Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9  
Medellin, Colombia  
Roland Canada Ltd.  
(Toronto Office)  
170 Admiral Boulevard  
Mississauga On L5T 2N6  
CANADA  
TEL: (23) 511011  
PERU  
Audionet  
Distribuciones Musicales SAC  
Juan Fanning 530  
Miraflores  
TEL: 17 813 942  
TEL: (574)3812529  
IRELAND  
Roland Ireland  
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount  
Avenue, Dublin 12  
Republic of IRELAND  
TEL: (01) 4294444  
MALAYSIA  
TEL: (905) 362 9707  
Roland Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.  
45-1, Block C2, Jalan PJU 1/39,  
Dataran Prima, 47301 Petaling  
Jaya, Selangor, MALAYSIA  
TEL: (03) 7805-3263  
IRAN  
MOCO INC.  
No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave.,  
Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad  
Tehran, IRAN  
COSTA RICA  
JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos  
Musicales  
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado  
10237,  
San Jose, COSTA RICA  
TEL: 258-0211  
U. S. A.  
Lima - Peru  
TEL: (511) 4461388  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S. Eastern Avenue  
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,  
U. S. A.  
TRINIDAD  
AMR Ltd  
Ground Floor  
Maritime Plaza  
Barataria Trinidad W.I.  
TEL: (868) 638 6385  
TEL: (021)-2285-4169  
ITALY  
Roland Italy S. p. A.  
Viale delle Industrie 8,  
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY  
TEL: (02) 937-78300  
VIET NAM  
Suoi Nhac Company, Ltd  
370 Cach Mang Thang Tam St.  
Dist.3, Ho Chi Minh City,  
VIET NAM  
TEL: (323) 890 3700  
ISRAEL  
Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons  
Ltd.  
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.  
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL  
TEL: (03) 6823666  
TEL: 9316540  
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IT  
CZ  
SK  
ES  
PT  
NL  
EE  
LT  
LV  
SI  
DK  
NO  
GR  
For EU Countries  
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.  
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.  
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.  
For Canada  
NOTICE  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
AVIS  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
For the USA  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Compliance Information Statement  
RG-3M  
Model Name :  
Type of Equipment :  
Responsible Party :  
Address :  
Digital Piano  
Roland Corporation U.S.  
5100 S.Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938  
(323) 890-3700  
Telephone :  
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