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Chapter 6. Changing Various Settings
Using the V-LINK Function
Connecting the RG-3 to a V-LINK compatible image device
allows you to control the images with the RG-3.
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.
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
+) button to get the value for “V-LINK” to flash.
fig.06-170d
4. Press the [ ] (Value -) button or [ ] (Value
+) button to switch the V-LINK function on or off.
This is set to “Off” when you turn on the power.
NOTE
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.
→ When the V-LINK function is on, the V-LINK icon ( )
appears on the Song Select screen and Tone screen.
5. Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator
goes out.
Playing the Automatic Demos
You can set the RG-3 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.
NOTE
Use USB memory available from Roland.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other external
memory products are used.
Preparing the Songs to Be Played
1. After connecting the USB memory to the
computer, create a folder named “AUTODEMO”
on the USB memory.
2. Save the songs (SMF data) you want to have
played in the “AUTODEMO” folder.
When Running Slide Shows Through a
Connected External Display or Television
3. Make sure the power to the RG-3 is turned off (p.
20), then connect the external display or television
(p. 45, p. 47).
* You cannot use a television and external display
simultaneously.
4. Prepare the images you want to have appear in
the slide show and save them to the USB memory
(p. 49).
5. Connect the USB memory to the Ext Memory port
of the RG-3 (p. 22).
6. Turn on the power to the external display or
television.
7. Turn on the power to the RG-3.
After you turn on the power, the songs saved in the USB
memory’s “AUTODEMO” folder are played
continuously.
In addition, when you have your preferred images saved
in the USB memory’s “_PICTURE” folder, a slide show
of the images is displayed on the connected external
display or television.
Value Description
On
The V-LINK function is switched on.
You can control images using the twelve
keys at the left end of the keyboard.
Off The V-LINK function is switched off.