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E-80 Music Workstation
Using the VIEWER function
The E-80 contains a VIEWER function you can use to
display text or pictures in the display and on an exter-
nal screen.
The BMP function can be used to create the right mood
for the song you want to play (i.e. an exotic beach for a
samba, a motorbike for a metal song, etc.), or for
announcements, advertising, etc.
The TXT function, on the other hand is, akin to the
LYRICS function discussed above: it displays the text
you prepare on a computer, which could be the lyrics of
the songs you perform, or anything else you want to
tell your audience. That text is not synchronized, but
you can tell the E-80 to turn pages automatically at set
intervals, or assign that function to an optional foot-
switch or FC-7. You can use the DATA ENTRY [ß][†] but-
tons to turn pages. The [√][®] buttons allow you to
advance or go back line by line.
Working with picture files (BMP Import)
Here is how to “illustrate” your songs or performance
with bitmap picture files. You can use the PAGE
TURNER function for automatic changes at set intervals
(see below).
■Preparation
(1) Use a graphic program (like Paint®, Adobe Photo-
shop®, CorelDRAW®, etc.) to prepare the pictures
you want to use.
See the owner’s manual of the software you use for
details.
• The size of your pictures must be 320 x 240 pixels.
Though you can use multiples of these values (e.g.
640 x 480), that usually produces files that are too
big for the E-80. Only pictures with a size up to
500KB can be used.
On the other hand, all pictures you import are scaled
to the 320 x 240 pixel format, which may lead to
funny/ugly distortions when your pictures are, say,
240 x 240 pixels. You can solve possible distortion
problems by providing a 320 x 240 background and
put the picture on top of it.
• Feel free to add text to your pictures (but be sure to
do so in your graphic software) for serious or funny
remarks, etc.
(2) Convert your picture to RGB colors and save it as
.bmp file (.jpg, .eps, etc. are not accepted).
The .bmp files may use 1 bit (but that’s black and
white) or 4~24 bits (see the manual of your graphic
software for details).
If you plan to use the PAGE TURNER function for
automated slideshows, name your files in such a way
that they can be selected in the correct sequence:
each file name should begin with at least one charac-
ter and end with at least one number (before the
“.bmp” extension).
The characters specify the “group”, and the figures
the sequential order for the PAGE TURNER function.
To have three party pictures displayed sequentially,
for instance, name them “Party01.bmp”,
“Party02.bmp”, and “Party03.bmp”.
Be careful to avoid spelling mistakes: a file called
“Praty04” does not belong to the same group and
therefore ends the “Party” series. (The PAGE TURNER
would not proceed to “Party05.bmp, “Part06.bmp”,
etc.).
Also, be sure to use consecutive numbers. Any “gap”
will end the series.
Note: For public performances, be aware that commercial pic-
tures, or pictures you download from the internet may be pro-
tected by a copyright. You may have to ask the photographer
or reseller for the permission to use them. Roland assumes no
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.
(3) Copy the file(s) to a memory card the E-80 can
read, a floppy disk or to the E-80’s internal mem-
ory (via USB, see page 234).
If you select a card or the internal memory as desti-
nation, be sure to copy the picture(s) to the “Text”
folder.
■Playback
(4) Insert the floppy disk or card into the E-80’s disk
drive or PCMCIA slot.
(5) Press the [LYRICS&SCORE] button.
(6) Press the [VIEWER] field if it doesn’t “light”.
The display changes to:
Here are a few guidelines
LYRICS & SCORE