Roland JD-Xi Analog/Digital Synthesizer (Black) - Manual (Page 17)

Troubleshooting
Keyboard 37 mini keys (with velocity)
Power Supply AC Adaptor
Current Draw 1000 mA
Dimensions
575 (W) x 245 (D) x 85 (H) mm
22-11/16 (W) x 9-11/16 (D) x 3-3/8 (H) inches
Weight
2.2 kg
4 lbs 14 oz
Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC Adaptor, Microphone
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications Roland JD-Xi: Synthesizer Keyboard
If the JD-Xi does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland Service Station.
Issues Related to Sound
Problem Cause/Action
There is no sound
If you do not hear sound when you play the keyboard, check whether the Local Switch is turned OFF.
Make sure that the Local Switch setting is turned on.
Specific pitch ranges do not sound The Drums part does not sound in the high register where no instruments (sounds) are assigned.
The volume level of the instrument connected
to INPUT (MONO) jack is too low.
Is the rear panel LINE/GUITAR select switch set appropriately?
Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
When I play the keyboard, notes do not stop
Could the [Key Hold] button be on?
If Key Hold is on, notes you play on the keyboard are sustained.
Press the [Key Hold] button to turn it off.
The sound cuts off when I switch sound
(program)
The JD-Xi allows you to apply a variety of effects, but when you switch sounds (programs) the type of effect assigned to the sound (program) will
change.
At this time, the sound is muted to prevent the unexpected sound that would otherwise occur due to the discrepancy between the currently
heard sound and the type of effect.
Although the same tone is selected, it sounds
different when I listen to it in the Program
Within a program, the specified sound (tone) can be further modified by the parameters of each part, such as the pan and octave settings, the
filter cutoff, and the effects. For this reason, the sound may be different than when you recall and play that tone.
I can’t play arpeggios.
The pattern won’t play
Could the system setting “Sync Mode” (p. 13) be set to “SLAVE”?
If “Sync Mode” is set to “SLAVE,” the JD-Xi needs to receive MIDI clock messages from an external device.
You should leave “Sync Mode” set to “MASTER” unless you’re synchronizing the JD-Xi to an external device.
The sound of the Analog Synth changes
In the Analog Synth part, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits, so the sound may be affected by the
temperature or the state of the power supply.
Issues Related to Microphone
Problem Cause/Action
There’s no sound when I connect a
microphone
Could a device be connected to the rear panel INPUT jack?
Disconnect the device from the rear panel INPUT jack.
The microphone picks up noise
You can reduce the noise by using the noise suppressor.
In the system settings “INPUT” menu, adjust the “NS SW,” “NS Threshold,” and “NS Release” parameters.
& For details on the system settings, refer to “Making System Settings (SYSTEM)” (p. 13).
No sound or insufficient volume from the
microphone
Could you be using a condenser microphone?
The JD-Xi does not support condenser microphones.
In the SYSTEM setting INPUT menu, is the “Mic Sel” parameter set appropriately?
& For details on the system settings, refer to “Making System Settings (SYSTEM)” (p. 13).
Issues Related to Effects
Problem Cause/Action
Effects not applied
Check the following points while referring to the parameter guide PDF.
5 Could the effect switch be off? Check the on/off setting of each effect.
5 Are the various effect settings correct?
5 Is each part’s Output Assign set to “Effect 1,” “Effect 2,” “Delay,” or “Reverb”?
5 Effects do not apply if the send level to each effect is set to 0. Check the settings.
5 Even if the send level to each effect is above 0, effects do not apply if the effect output level, delay level, or reverb level are set to 0. Check
each setting.
Issues Related to MIDI or External Devices
Problem Cause/Action
Exclusive messages are not received
Does the Device ID number of the transmitting device match the Device ID number of the JD-Xi?
The device ID number is fixed at “17.”
The JD-Xi does not produce sound when
an external sequencer or MIDI keyboard is
connected to the MIDI IN connector
Make sure that the MIDI transmit channel of your external MIDI device matches the MIDI receive channel of the JD-Xi. The channels used by the JD-Xi
to transmit and receive MIDI messages are fixed and cannot be changed.
Part MIDI receive channel MIDI transmit channel
Digital Synth 1 1 1
Digital Synth 2 2 2
Drums 10 10
Analog Synth 3 3
It is customary for drum kit performance data to be transmitted and received on MIDI channel 10.
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