Roland Aerophone Pro Digital Wind Instrument - Manual (Page 5)

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Panel Descriptions
12 Thumb lever
This raises or lowers the pitch. You can assign a variety of functions or
parameters to this lever. Operate it using the right-hand thumb.
& “Assigning Functions to Controllers (Assign)” (p. 16)
& “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF)
13 Thumb pad
You can assign a variety of functions or parameters to this pad. Operate
it using the right-hand thumb.
& “Assigning Functions to Controllers (Assign)” (p. 16)
14 [SCENE CATEGORY] knob
Turn Switch preset scene categories.
Turn while holding down
the [SCENE] ( ? ) button
Switch user scene banks.
Turn while holding down
the [SCENE] ( = ) button
Switch favorite scenes.
& “Making Sound Settings” (p. 8)
15 [TRANSPOSE] knob
Selects the base key.
& “Selecting the Key in Which to Play” (p. 7)
You can use the [TRANSPOSE] knob to adjust the volume of the audio
sent to the speakers or to an external output.
& “Aerophone Pro Parameter Guide” (PDF)
16 Battery case
If you are using this unit on batteries, insert six Ni-MH batteries (AA).
Turn the screw to open or close the cover of the battery compartment.
When performing, make sure that the cover of the battery
compartment is firmly fastened with the screw.
& “Selecting the Power Source” (p. 6)
17 Cord hook
If cords are attached to the unit while in use, secure them to the cord
hook. This prevents the cord from being inadvertently unplugged if it is
pulled, and prevents the connector from being stressed.
18 Water drain
Drops of water will exit here.
19 Water basin
This cover receives water droplets that come out of the water drain. This
prevents the water droplets from falling to the floor. After use, remove
the cover and discard the water that has accumulated.
* Fit the rounded protrusion of the water basin into the depression at the
lower part of this unit.
20 Built-in speakers
A speaker is located at each side of this unit, left and right. These
speakers allow the performer to hear the sound for monitoring
purposes.
21 Strap ring
Attach a commercially available neck strap designed for musical
instruments here.
22 Thumb hook
Place your right thumb under the hook. Attach the included thumb
hook cover as desired.
& “Holding the Aerophone Pro” (p. 7)
23 [MIDI CONTROL] switch
This switch turns MIDI control mode on/off. If you are using this unit as
a MIDI controller, turn this switch on.
& “Assigning MIDI Control to a Controller (MIDI Control)” (p. 19)
24 Bluetooth LED (blue)
The LED indication shows the Bluetooth function’s on/off status.
Lit Bluetooth function on
Blinking Waiting to connect via Bluetooth audio
Unlit Bluetooth function off
& “Using the Aerophone Pro with a Smartphone” (p. 11)
25 Power LED (orange)
The LED indicates whether the power is on/off and the amount
remaining in the batteries.
Lit Power on
Blinking Batteries are low
Unlit Power off
26 [ L ] switch
Turns the power on/off.
& “Turning the Power On/Off” (p. 6)
Connect Your Equipment
A MIDI OUT connector B MIDI IN connector
Use these to connect this unit to an external sound module or other
device, so that MIDI messages can be transmitted and received. Use
MIDI cables (commercially available) to make these connections.
C PHONES jack (stereo mini)
Connect headphones.
& “Connecting Headphones or External Speakers” (p. 6)
D DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
& “Selecting the Power Source” (p. 6)
E OUTPUT jack (stereo 1/4” phone type)
This is an output jack for audio signals. Connect it to your amplified
speakers etc.
& “Connecting Headphones or External Speakers” (p. 6)
F USB port (Type-C)
Use the included USB cable (Type C–Type A) to connect this unit to your
computer so that MIDI and audio can be transmitted or received.
You can also connect a USB flash drive to update this unit if a new
version of the system program becomes available.
& “Using the Aerophone Pro with Computer Software” (p. 12)
* This unit will not operate on USB power. Do not connect a power supply to
the USB port.
* Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash drives while the screen
indicates “Writing...”
Product serial number
This unit’s serial number is listed inside the battery compartment.
Enter the product serial number when performing user
registration for this unit.
Serial number