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C-200_e.book Page 2 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM For C.A. US (Proposition 65) For the U.K. For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
C-200_e.book Page 3 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM C-200 Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). 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.
C-200_e.book Page 4 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions 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 death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
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C-200_e.book Page 6 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on p. 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor.
C-200_e.book Page 7 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM IMPORTANT NOTES • Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire, coins, other types of device) into the USB memory connector. Doing so will damage the USB memory port. • Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory or the C-200’s USB Memory port. • Attach the USB memory cover when you’re not using USB memory. • Never connect your USB memory to the C-200 via a USB hub.
C-200_e.book Page 8 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY.......................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES.................................................................................................. 6 Introduction............................................................................................................11 About this owner’s manual..........................................................................
C-200_e.book Page 9 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Loading the factory settings.................................................................................................................... 37 Playing through external amplifiers/Recording your performance using an audio device ........ 38 Using an optional sustain pedal............................................................................................................. 39 Using an optional expression pedal......................................
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C-200_e.book Page 11 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of a Roland Classic Organ. The Roland C-200 Classic Organs is a complete organ with 2-manual simulation and numerous features in a compact cabinet. In order to take full advantage of your C-200 and enjoy trouble-free operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About this owner’s manual Please read the section “Getting Ready to Play” on p.
C-200_e.book Page 12 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Panel Descriptions Front Panel [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] 1. [Power] switch This switch turns the power on/off. 2. [Balance] knob This knob allows you to set the balance between and manual I + pedal and manual II. 3. [Tone] knob This knob allows you to make the sound darker or rounder. 4. [Volume] knob This knob adjusts the volume. 5.
C-200_e.book Page 13 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Panel Descriptions [19] [15] [16] [17] [18] 15. [Fortepiano] piston This piston selects the fortepiano sound. The Fortepiano sound cannot be used together with the other sounds. 16. [Piano] piston This piston selects the piano sound. The Piano sound cannot be used together with the other sounds. 18. [Memory Piston] This piston allows you to save and recall sound combinations to/from the C-200’s memory. 19.
C-200_e.book Page 14 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Panel Descriptions Rear panel [1] [4] [5] [2] 1. USB MEMORY port This port is mainly intended for compact storage devices, like a USB Flash memory (Roland M-UF-series). You can use it to save the songs you recorded and to play them back. 2. 3. Pedal Sustain socket You can connect an optional DP-series damper pedal to this jack. 14 Pedal EXP socket You can connect an optional expression pedal (Roland EV-5, EV-7, etc.) to this socket. 6.
C-200_e.book Page 15 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Getting Ready to Play Placing the C-200 on a stand If you place the C-200 on a stand, you must use the CKS-C200 or the KS-12 (sold separately). • When placing the C-200 on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand. • When lifting the C-200 onto the stand, make sure to enlist the help of at least one other person.
C-200_e.book Page 16 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Getting Ready to Play Connect the AC adaptor 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. 2. Connect the included power cord to the AC adaptor. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet. AC adaptor Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. 3.
C-200_e.book Page 17 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Getting Ready to Play Turning the power on/off Once the connections have been completed (see p. 16), turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on the devices in the wrong order, you risk malfunctions and/or damage to the speakers and other devices. ■ Turning the power on 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.
C-200_e.book Page 18 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Getting Ready to Play Using optional headphones If you connect optional headphones, sound will no longer be produced from the C-200’s internal speakers. You will hear only the sound from the headphones. This lets you enjoy practicing at night or at other times when you might not wish to be heard by other people nearby. 1. Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume. 2.
C-200_e.book Page 19 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Getting Ready to Play 3. Press the lower part of the PEDAL or lit MANUAL I tab that is assigned to the demo song you want to listen to. Playback of the selected song starts immediately (the corresponding tab flashes). Demo playback will continue repeating all available songs until you stop it.
C-200_01_e.fm Page 20 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 4:47 PM Playing Adjusting the volume ◆ Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume. Turning the knob clockwise will increase the volume, and turning it counterclockwise will decrease the volume. The [Volume] knob changes the level of both the internal speakers, optional headphones and external powered monitors you may have connected.
C-200_e.book Page 21 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Adjusting the timbre (brightness) ◆ Turn the [Tone] knob to adjust the brightness of the sound. • Turning the knob clockwise will make the sound brighter. • Turning the knob counterclockwise will make the sound rounder. Choosing a sound The C-200 provides five separate sound divisions: Organ and orchestra (PEDAL, MANUAL I, MANUAL II), Harpsichord, Fortepiano, Piano and Celesta.
C-200_e.book Page 22 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Adding the MANUAL II division The C-200’s MANUAL II division can be added to the MANUAL I division. (You can also play it via separate keys, see below.) The MANUAL II division provides 20 organ and 8 orchestral sounds that can be selected using the 5 tilt tabs (STILL GEDACKT~USER ORCH). The USER ORCH tilt tab not only allows you to select one of 4 organ voices, but also one of 8 orchestral sounds.
C-200_e.book Page 23 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Using the Tremulant to add expression A “tremulant” creates a change in pitch (vibrato), amplitude (volume) and timbre (tone quality). The use of the tremulant adds warmth and expressiveness to solo or small ensemble combinations. It is not common to use tremulants in larger classical ensembles. In some romantic ensembles, tremulants are used judiciously.
C-200_e.book Page 24 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Playing a harpsichord sound 1. Press the Harpsichord piston for the sound that you want to play. The Harpsichord piston you pressed lights. The PEDAL, MANUAL I, MANUAL II, Fortepiano, Piano and Celesta sections are switched off. Now you can play the selected harpsichord sound. 2. To switch off the selected Harpsichord sound, select a sound in the PEDAL, MANUAL I, MANUAL II, Fortepiano, Piano or Celesta section.
C-200_e.book Page 25 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Playing the Celesta sound The C-200 also contains an authentic celesta sound. A celesta is an instrument that often looks like an upright piano, but its hammers strike metal plates, making it sound somewhat like a soft glockenspiel. 1. Press the [Celesta] piston. The piston lights, the PEDAL, MANUAL I, MANUAL II, Harpsichord, Fortepiano and Piano sections are switched off. Now you can play the Celesta sound. 2.
C-200_e.book Page 26 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Playing Selecting a classical tuning (Pitch) If you’re playing the C-200 together with other instruments in an ensemble, you can adjust the pitch of the C-200 to match the other instruments if necessary. • You can adjust the C-200’s reference pitch by choosing one of four fixed settings: 465Hz (Venetian pitch), 440Hz (default), 415Hz (Baroque pitch), or 392Hz (Versailles pitch).
C-200_e.book Page 27 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Changing the pitch of the keyboard (Transpose) You can transpose your playing without changing the position at which you play the keys. For example, if you’re playing a song in a difficult key signature that contains numerous sharps (#) or flats (b), you can transpose the pitch of the keyboard and play the piece in an easier key. 1. 2.
C-200_02_e.fm Page 28 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 3:00 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Changing the split points ■ Changing the BASS split point You can change the note range assigned to the PEDAL division (see the “BASS” indication above the keyboard) by proceeding as follows: 1. 2. Press and hold the upper part of the [SUBBASS 16] tilt tab so that it flashes. While holding down the [SUBBASS 16] tilt tab, press the key that should become the new split point.
C-200_02_e.fm Page 29 Tuesday, April 5, 2011 3:00 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Additional functions for the Classic Organ sounds Using the organ registration memories The C-200 comes with 8 factory-set memories (4 memories in the M1 bank and 4 memories in the M2 bank) that contain useful organ registrations ranging from very soft (pianissimo) to loud (fortissimo). If you like, you can replace the contents of these memories with your own registrations and settings (see p.
C-200_e.book Page 30 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Saving your organ registration memories To save your own registration (PEDAL, MANUAL I, MANUAL II), follow the instructions below. 1. 3. Press the [Memory Piston]. The Harpsichord piston corresponding to the selected memory lights. The [Memory Piston] flashes for a few seconds to indicate that the settings are being saved. When it stops flashing, the operation is completed.
C-200_e.book Page 31 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Saving your registration set to an optional USB memory ■ Saving you registration set ■ Loading you registration set The C-200 allows you to save the contents of its 8 registration memories to an optional USB memory. 1. 2. Here is how to transfer the registration settings on an optional USB memory back to the C-200’s internal memory (a process called “loading”).
C-200_e.book Page 32 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Choosing different organ voices and setting their volume (Voice Palette) ■ Selecting a sound variation (Voice Palette) The C-200 contains 4 different organ voices for each tilt tab. You can specify which variation sound will be heard when you activate a given tilt tab.
C-200_e.book Page 33 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Saving your settings to the Global area Some of the settings you make can be saved to the C-200’s Global area. The C-200 recalls those settings each time you switch it on. The [Function] piston and [Memory Piston] flash to indicate that the C-200 is saving your settings. You can now release these two pistons.
C-200_e.book Page 34 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Using the C-200’s internal recorder The C-200 contains a “Song Recorder” function you can use to record your own performances that you can save (and play back) as many songs as the optional USB memory device connected to the USB Memory port will hold, for a maximum of 99 songs.
C-200_e.book Page 35 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Playing back your recorded song To listen to your new (or a previously recorded) song, proceed as follows: 1. Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] piston (it lights) to start playback. 2. Press the [STOP] piston to stop playback and return to the beginning of your song. The [PLAY/PAUSE] piston goes dark. The recorded song data are transmitted to the C-200’s MIDI Out port.
C-200_e.book Page 36 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality If the file name with a number you selected already exists, the [STILL GEDACKT 8] tilt tab and the [STOP], [PLAY/PAUSE], and [REC] pistons start flashing. You can overwrite the “old” song on your USB memory by pressing [STILL GEDACKT 8] again. To select a different number, enter it using the PEDAL and MANUAL I tilt tabs and press [STILL GEDACKT 8] again.
C-200_e.book Page 37 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Loading the factory settings If necessary, you can erase all settings you have saved inside the C-200 and instead load the settings the C-200 contained when you first bought it. 3. The following procedure will erase all settings you have made up to this point. 1. While holding down the lower part of the [SUBBASS 16] tilt tab, press the [Lute] piston.
C-200_e.book Page 38 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Playing through external amplifiers/Recording your performance using an audio device You can connect an external amplifier or a mixing console to the Output jacks for performance on stage, or connect a recorder to record your playing. Audio Recorder (Only one of these can be connected: either a recorder or an amplifier.
C-200_e.book Page 39 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Using an optional sustain pedal An optional sustain pedal can be connected to the C-200’s Sustain socket and used as the damper pedal of a piano. If you press the pedal while performing, the decay will extend even after you take your fingers off the keyboard. This function is only available when you select a Harpsichord, the Fortepiano, Piano, Celesta or an orchestral sound.
C-200_e.book Page 40 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Connecting a pedal keyboard By connecting a MIDI pedal keyboard to the C-200, you can play the C-200’s PEDAL division with your feet. (It can then no longer be played via the keyboard, p. 23). To a AC outlet MIDI CABLE PK OUT MIDI OUT External pedal keyboard (PK-25A, PK-7A, etc.
C-200_e.book Page 41 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Connecting the C-200 to MIDI equipment You can use the C-200’s MIDI Out socket to connect external devices, like a sequencer, you want to control. You can use the MIDI In socket to connect external devices, like a sequencer.
C-200_e.book Page 42 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Local On/Off setting If you’ve connected the C-200 to a MIDI sequencer, you should set the C-200 to the Local Off state.
C-200_e.book Page 43 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Using the Visual Control function “Visual Control” is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. When MIDI Visual Control- or V-LINK compatible devices are connected via MIDI, you’ll be able to easily switch clips are linked to the expressive elements of your performance. ■ Turning Visual Control on/off 1.
C-200_e.book Page 44 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Additional Convenient Functionality Auto Power Off function The C-200 has an Auto Power Off function that automatically switches off the instrument after approximately 240 minutes of inactivity. The following procedure allows you to switch this function off. 1. The [8’ I] piston lights steadily to indicate that the function has been switched off. Switch on the C-200 while holding down the [Function] piston. 3.
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C-200_e.book Page 49 Monday, April 4, 2011 5:22 PM Specifications Weight 12 kg/26 lbs 8 oz. including the music rest Accessories Owner’s manual, PSB-7U(S) AC adaptor, Power cord, Music rest Configuration no. 1 Stand CKS-C200 Pedal Keyboard PK-25A/PK-7A/PK-5A Bench BNC-23-BK (recommended when using a PK-25A pedal keyboard) Bench BNC-15-BK (recommended when using a PK-5A, PK-7A pedal keyboard) (Note: either bench is suitable if no pedal keyboard is used.) Options Configuration no.
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