Roland XV-5080. Manual De Usuario
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Chapter 7 Loading a Variety of Data
Loading Sampler Libraries
(CD-ROM)
(CD-ROM)
Now let’s try loading a sampler library (such as the optional
L-CDX Series) into the XV-5080 and playing some sounds.
L-CDX Series) into the XV-5080 and playing some sounds.
Playing sampler libraries with the XV-5080 requires a SCSI-
type CD-ROM drive (the optional CDR-88RW-2), and
commercially available SIMMs (memory modules).
type CD-ROM drive (the optional CDR-88RW-2), and
commercially available SIMMs (memory modules).
* At least 16 MB (32 MB or more recommended) of additional
memory is required.
The AKAI S1000/3000 CD-ROM sound libraries can also be
loaded. (p. 187)
loaded. (p. 187)
Installing the SIMM (Memory
Module)
Module)
Loading commercial sampler libraries into the XV-5080
requires installation of a SIMM memory module. The XV-
5080 is equipped with two slots for SIMMs, allowing you to
expand memory capacity by 128 MB (with two 64-megabyte
SIMMs installed).
requires installation of a SIMM memory module. The XV-
5080 is equipped with two slots for SIMMs, allowing you to
expand memory capacity by 128 MB (with two 64-megabyte
SIMMs installed).
SIMMs for use with the XV-5080 must match the
following specifications.
Number of pins: 72
Access time:
60 ns or faster
Access protocol: FPM or EDO
Voltage:
5 V
Capacity:
64 MB/32 MB/16 MB (can be mixed)
*Both parity and non-parity are supported.
SIMM height: 36 mm or less
Cautions When Installing SIMM
To avoid the risk of damage to internal components that can
be caused by static electricity, please carefully observe the
following whenever you handle the board.
be caused by static electricity, please carefully observe the
following whenever you handle the board.
• Before you touch the board, always first grasp a metal
object (such as a water pipe), so you are sure that any
static electricity you might have been carrying has been
discharged.
static electricity you might have been carrying has been
discharged.
• When handling the board, grasp it only by its edges.
Avoid touching any of the electronic components or
connectors.
connectors.
• Save the bag in which the board was originally shipped,
and put the board back into it whenever you need to
store or transport it.
store or transport it.
Use a Philips screwdriver that is suitable for the size of the
screw. If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the
screw may be stripped.
screw. If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of the
screw may be stripped.
To remove a screw, rotate the screwdriver counter-clockwise.
To tighten the screws, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
To tighten the screws, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
fig.07-001.e
• Be careful not to cut your hands on the edges of the
opening while removing the cover.
• When adding SIMMs, remove only the specified screws.
• Be careful that the screws you remove do not drop into
the interior of the XV-5080.
• Do not touch any of the printed circuit pathways or
connection terminals.
• Never use excessive force when installing a circuit
board. If it doesn’t fit properly on the first attempt,
remove the board and try again.
remove the board and try again.
• When circuit board installation is complete, double-
check your work.
• Do not leave the cover removed. Be sure to reattach it
after the SIMM has been installed.
tighten
loosen