Playing audio files from usb flash drive – Roland RD-2000 Digital Stage Piano User Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Playing Audio Files from USB Flash Drive
MEMO
5
If the USB flash drive contains numerous song files, it may take
some time for the data to be loaded.
5
Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the file name.
5
A maximum of 200 files can be recognized within each folder.
WAV format files that can be played
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Bit Depth
16 -bit
* Changing the Play Speed or Playback Transpose of an audio file
places a significant processing load on the RD-2000; in some
cases this could make the RD-2000 unable to completely process
the performance data from the keyboard.
Playing back
1.
Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button to make it light.
The Rhythm or Song screen appears.
Each time you press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button, you’ll alternate
between the RHYTHM screen and the SONG screen.
2.
Press the [RHYTHM/SONG] button several times to access the
Song screen.
3.
Press the [PLAY] button to make it light; the audio file will play.
To stop the audio file playback, press the [STOP/RESET] button.
NOTE
If an audio file is playing, pressing the [RHYTHM/SONG] button will
not switch to the Rhythm screen.
Selecting an audio file
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the song number in the
screen.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select a song
number.
If there is no playable song, the song number will be shown as “---” and
the [INC] [DEC] buttons will not work.
Selecting an audio file in a folder
1.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select a folder.
The folder icon will be displayed.
2.
Press the [ENTER] button.
The audio files inside the folder will be displayed.
3.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to select an audio
file.
To exit the folder, choose “up” and press the [ENTER] button.
MEMO
5
Use single-byte alphanumeric characters for the file name.
5
A maximum of 200 files can be recognized within each folder.
Fast-forwarding or rewinding an audio file
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the Time Position.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to change the
value.
The playback position will change according to the indication.
Changing how audio files play
1.
In the Song screen, move the cursor to the various items.
2.
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to change the
value.
Parameter
[
K
] [
J
]
Value
[DEC] [INC]
Explanation
Speed
75%–125%
Lets you change the playback speed of
the song.
Playback
Transpose
-6–0–5
Lets you shift the playback key of a song in
semitone steps.
Time Position
00’00”–
Specifies the time location at which
playback starts (when stopped).
Indicates the elapsed playback time
(while playing).
Audio Volume
0–127
Sets the volume for audio file playback.
Audio Output
Assign
MAIN, SUB
Specifies the audio output destination.
Center Cancel
OFF, ON
Causes sounds located in the center (e.g.,
vocals or melodic instruments) to be
reduced in volume.
Play Mode
ONE SONG
When you play back a song, only one song
will play; playback will stop at the end of
that song.
ALL SONG
The songs in USB flash drive will play
consecutively.
Renaming an audio file
1.
In the Song screen, choose “Song Rename” and press the
[ENTER] button.
2.
Use the cursor [
K
] [
J
] buttons to move the cursor to the position
at which you want to enter a character.
3.
As necessary, use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the value dial to
enter a name.
Operation
Explanation
[SHIFT] + [
K
] button
Delete one character (DELETE)
[SHIFT] + [
J
] button
Insert one space (INSERT)
[
H
] [
I
] buttons
Switch uppercase/lowercase
NOTE
You can’t save an audio file with a name that starts with a “. (period).”
Do not use a “. (period)” at the beginning of the name.
4.
Repeat steps 2–3 to enter the name.
If you press the [EXIT] button, the rename operation will be cancelled
and you’ll return to the previous screen.
5.
Press the [ENTER] button.
A confirmation message appears.
6.
Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
The song name is confirmed.
Deleting an audio file
1.
In the Song screen, choose “Song Delete” and press the [ENTER]
button.
A confirmation message appears.
2.
Move the cursor to “OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
The song will be deleted.
NOTE
5
Never turn off the power while deletion is in progress.
5
Do not disconnect the USB flash drive while deletion is in
progress.