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To synthesize your own sounds, read the Operation Manual Part 2. a The Roland HS-60 is a 61 key, 6 voice fully programmable synthesizer. FEATURES • The Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) guarantees an extremely stable pitch. • The HS-60 is a complete 6 voice synthesizer that is provided with 6 VCFs, 6 VCAs and 6 ElMVs. • The HS-60 features memory capacity that can retain up to 128 different patch programs. • This features battery back-up system that retains the data in memory even when switched off. • 2 amplifiers of 8W maximum outputs and speakers are built in. • By connecting a pedal switch to the Patch Shift jack on the HS-60, you can sequentially call the 8 patch programs stored in the same bank. • The Expression Pedal Jack allows more dynamic performance. • Transposition to any key is possible. • The Portamento function allows a sweep from a pitch to another. • The Chorus effect produces rich and expansive sounds. • Featured with MID! Connectors, the HS-60 can be set up with any MIDI device. m PANEL DESCRIPTIONS (Bank Group Selector Button) This selects either Bank Group A or 8. i{ Key Transpose Button ) Hold this button down and press the key to which you want to transpose. Assign Mode Buttons j Poly 1: for usua! performance Poiy 2: for performance with portament effect. C Bank Number Buttons ~) This is used to assign a Bank Number (1 to 8). Patch Number Buttons ) This is used to assign a Patch Number OCO VCF LfC kLfO TWC BÊMC6R ■©C Display Window ) Portamento Time ) This sets the time of portamento effect. This shows Bank/Patch Number, Manual, Key (A to G), etc. This turns on or off the Portamento effect that is a sweep of two notes. LFO Trigger Sens Knoh^; This sets the depth of the Bender modulation. Bender Lever ) Moving this lever to the left or right changes the pitch, and pushing it forward will resuft in vibrato effect. -^Qjend Sens Knob ) This knob sets the sensitivity of the Bender. IMPORTANT NOTES POWER SUPPLY CLEANING • The appropriate power supply for this unit is shown on its name plate. Please make sure that the line voitage in your country meets that. • When setting up the HS-60 with an externa! amplifier, turn both of them off, plug the HS-60 in first, then the amplifier. • This unit might not work properly when turned on immediately after turned off. If this happens, simply turn it off, and turn it on again in a few seconds. • This unit might get hot while operating, but there is no need to worry about it. LOCATION • Operating the HS-60 near a neon or fluorescent lamp may cause noise interference. If so, change the angle or position of the HS-60. • Avoid using the HS-60 in excessive heat or humidity or where it may be affected by direct sunlight or dust. -- ® The HS-60 is a 6 voice synthesizer, therefore if 6 keys are simultaneously pressed, no more key wili sound. • if you play a chord on the HS-60 with its highest volume, some tone color may sound distorted, but there is no need to worry about it. Simply turn down the volume. (When an external amplifier is used, the sound sent from the Output will not be distorted.) • The HS-60's memory back-up system is fully supported by a battery. Normally, the battery replacement is required every five years, but the first replacement may be needed even before that depending how many months had passed before you bought it. Please ask for your local Roland dealer for replacement. V_._) • Clean the unit with only soft cloth and neutral detergent. • Do not use solvents such as THINNER. 4 ECONNECTION № i:sM © @ CUD Power Switch Refer to the Part 2 Expression Pedal EV-5 (Optional) This controls the volume. Memory Protect Switch Normally, this should be set to the ON position. Stereo Headphones RH-10 (Optional) Adjust the volume with the Volume Knob. Connecting headphones will automatically mute the sound from the built-in speaker. (The Output Jack, however, does not stop sending out signal.) Tuning Knob (±1/4 tone)-**-Use this for tuning the HS-60 with other instrument. Refer to the Part 2 Patch Shift Pressing the pedal will advance a patch. Pedal Hold While the pedal is being held down, the sound is sustained. Pedaf Switches DP-2 (Optional) KEYBOARD AMP M/H AUDIO AMP H RECORDING UNIT H P.A. MIXER L/M/H GUITAR AMP UM etc. 5 ÜOPERATION BASIC OPERATION 1. Make sure that the Memory Protect Switch on the rear panel is set to the ON position. MEMORY PROTECT ON OFF ON 2. Turn the HS-60 on. 3. Select a tone color you tike as follows. There are 128 different tone colors (8 Patches x 8 Banks x 2 Groups) preprogrammed in the HS-60 ready to be used just by pressing Bank Group Button, Bank Number Button and the Patch Number Button. SELECT GROUP A О GROUP В О 0 Select either Bank Group A or B by using the Bank Group Selector Button 0. (2) Select a Bank Number (1 to 8) by using the Bank Number Button Q. (3) Select the Patch Number (1 to 8) by using the Patch Number Bu...