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AX-7 Owner’s Manual
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In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 2), please read and observe the following:
Power supply
• The AX-7 can be operated using batteries or an optional adaptor.
Be careful to insert the batteries the right way around. If you pre-
fer to use an adaptor, be sure to purchase a Roland ACA model.
• Before connecting the AX-7 to other devices, turn off the power to
all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to
other devices.
Placement
• Using the AX-7 near power amplifiers (or other equipment con-
taining large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate
the problem, change the orientation of this instrument; or move it
farther away from the source of interference.
• This instrument may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use it in the vicinity of such receivers.
• Do not expose the AX-7 to direct sunlight, place it near devices
that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise
subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the instrument.
Maintenance
• For everyday cleaning wipe the AX-7 with a soft, dry cloth or one
that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn
dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to
wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Repairs and data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the instrument’s mem-
ory may be lost when it is sent for repairs. Important data should
always be backed up via MIDI (see p. 15). In certain cases (such as
when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret
that it may not be possible to restore the data. Roland assumes no
liability concerning such loss of data.
Additional precautions
• Please be aware that the memory contents can be irretrievably lost
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the
instrument. To protect yourself against the risk of losing important
data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of
important data in the instrument’s memory.
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the instrument’s but-
tons, other controls, and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• When connecting/disconnecting MIDI cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the instrument during
normal operation. This is perfectly normal.
• When you need to transport the instrument, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in. Otherwise, you will need to use
equivalent packaging materials, or a flightcase.
1. The AX-7 in a nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Panel descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
‘Neck’ (control) section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection panel (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. The basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inserting or replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the AX-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Powering up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4. Keyboard modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5. Configuring the AX-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Selecting the parameter to be edited . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONTROL parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
DATA parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PRG CHG parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About MIDI Merge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Working with Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
MIDI implementation chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Factory settings (based on the GM Tone Map) . 110
Blank Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Control Change list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Important notes
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