Roland AX-Synth Manual Do Utilizador
Additional functions
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Battery-related functions
Here are two functions that may come in handy when
you are using the AX-Synth with batteries.
you are using the AX-Synth with batteries.
Checking the remaining battery charge
If you are not sure whether your AX-Synth contains
fresh (or fully recharged) batteries, you may want to
check how much power is left before going on stage.
fresh (or fully recharged) batteries, you may want to
check how much power is left before going on stage.
(1) Hold down the
[SHIFT] button and press the [V-LINK]
button.
The display now shows the remaining battery charge
as a percentage value (between “0” and “100”).
as a percentage value (between “0” and “100”).
(2) Release the
[SHIFT] to leave this function.
Note: Do not use this function while the AC adaptor is
connected, because the displayed value will always be
“100”.
connected, because the displayed value will always be
“100”.
Sleep mode setting
When the AX-Synth runs on batteries, it is programmed
to go into sleep mode after a while. By default, this
interval is set to “15” (minutes). But you can change it
as follows:
to go into sleep mode after a while. By default, this
interval is set to “15” (minutes). But you can change it
as follows:
(1) Hold down the
[SHIFT] button and press the PGM
CHANGE
[DEC] button.
The display shows the current setting and the
[WRITE]
button flashes.
(2) Keep holding the
[SHIFT] button and press the PGM
CHANGE
[DEC] button to select the desired sleep
mode interval.
The possibilities are: “Off” (the sleep function is off),
“15”, “30” and “60” (minutes).
The possibilities are: “Off” (the sleep function is off),
“15”, “30” and “60” (minutes).
(3) Press the
[WRITE] button to confirm your selection.
(4) Release the
[SHIFT] button.
Loading the factory settings
The AX-Synth allows you to change and store certain
settings, thereby overwriting its original settings.
settings, thereby overwriting its original settings.
Furthermore, in-depth editing using the “AX-Synth Edi-
tor” software may cause one AX-Synth to sound and
behave radically different from another,. This may
become a problem when you are using someone else’s
AX-Synth.
tor” software may cause one AX-Synth to sound and
behave radically different from another,. This may
become a problem when you are using someone else’s
AX-Synth.
This function returns all of the AX-Synth’s parameters to
their factory settings.
their factory settings.
Note: Consider archiving your settings using the Bulk Dump
function (see p. 29) before loading the factory defaults.
function (see p. 29) before loading the factory defaults.
Here is how to load the factory settings.
(1) Hold down the VARIATION
[INC÷+] + [DEC÷–] + TONE
[7] (ORGAN/CLAVI) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
The display shows the “FCt” message and the
AX-Synth.
The display shows the “FCt” message and the
[WRITE]
button flashes.
(2) Press the
[WRITE] button to load the factory set-
tings.
All indicators flash.
All indicators flash.
(3) Wait until the “dne” message appears in the dis-
play, then switch the AX-Synth off, wait a few sec-
onds, and switch it back on.
onds, and switch it back on.
Note: Never switch off the AX-Synth while the [WRITE]
button is still lit, because doing so may damage it.
button is still lit, because doing so may damage it.
Checking the AX-Synth’s firmware
version
version
In some cases, your Roland dealer or local Roland dis-
tributor may ask you which firmware version you are
using when you report a problem. In other cases, you
may need want to check whether the AX-Synth you are
using contains the latest firmware version. In such cases,
proceed as follows:
tributor may ask you which firmware version you are
using when you report a problem. In other cases, you
may need want to check whether the AX-Synth you are
using contains the latest firmware version. In such cases,
proceed as follows:
(1) Hold down the VARIATION
[INC÷+] + [DEC÷–] + TONE
[8] (CHOIR/PIANO) buttons and switch on the
AX-Synth.
The display shows the version number of the firm-
ware your AX-Synth is using.
AX-Synth.
The display shows the version number of the firm-
ware your AX-Synth is using.
(2) Switch the AX-Synth off, wait a few seconds, then
switch it back on again.
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