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This requires the use of the supplied USB cable. 2. Switch on your computer. Using the supplied adapter Note: Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (ACA series). Using any other type may cause malfunction or electric shock. Note: If the unit is to remain unused far an extended period of time, unplug the power cord. 1. Check that the PC-300 is OFF. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack, and the other end to a power outlet, To a USB connector of < you computer t Set to "ON (USB)" PC-300 Setting up the PC-300 The PC-300 is a MIDI controller. It contains no sound-generating circuitry of its own, but it can effectively control external units (sound module, computer, etc.) by transmitting a wide variety of MIDI messages. To ensure maximum benefit from your system, be sure to read this manual and the manuals for the external equipment you are using. Controlling other MIDI devices 1. Connect the PC-300’s MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN connector on the sound module you wish to control. II III II II II II III MIDI OUT connector Monitor speakers (powered) INPUT jacks MIDI IN connector OUTPUT jacks Roland Roland LINE IN, AUX, or TAPE Sound module Stereo set, etc. 2. Set the PC-300’s KEYBOARD/PC switch to “KEYBOARD’ Roland ii® PC-3DD • Í ©_э i MHM8i To MIDI IN of the <...... t sound module Select "KEYBOARD" Desk Top Music setup When connecting your computer with a sound module via a serial connection, use only a serial cable which is designed for the model of computer you are using and its particular kind of connector. If the sound module has a COMPUTER/TO HOST switch, be sure to set it to the appropriate position. This will vary depending on the type of computer, the way you are connecting it, and the requirements of the software you are using. 8 Owner's Manual Computer connected using the serial connector on the sound module 1. Connect the PC-300’s MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN connector on the sound module you wish to control. 2. Set the PC-300’s KEYBOARD/PC switch to “KEYBOARD”. See page 8. Computer connected via the MIDI IN connector on the sound module 1. Connect the PC-300’s MIDI OUT port to the MIDI IN connector on the MIDI processing unit (MPU series, sound card, or the like). MIDI OUT connector 2. Set the PC-300’s KEYBOARD/PC switch to “KEYBOARD”. See page 8. Note: This setup requires that you activate the sequencer program's MIDI Thru/Soft Thru/MIDI Echo function. 9 ENGLISH PC-300 Computer connected via the USB port 1. Connect the PC-300’s USB port to a free USB port on your computer. COMPUTER switch (set to MIDI) USB connector C USB connector Sound module Computer MIDI IN connector MIDI OUT connector PC-300 2. Set the PC-300’s KEYBOARD/PC switch to “PC”. Roland Hi© PC-3DD in&z t :......► To a USB port of Select "PC“ your computer Powering up 1. Power to the various devices should be turned on in the appropriate order: • First, switch on the units from which MIDI messages will originate (here, the PC-300). The PC~300’s POWER indicator lights. Note: If the PC-300 is powered using the ACA series adapter, set the POWER switch to the “ON (DC IN)” position. If it is connected to a USB port, set the POWER switch to the “ON (USB)n position. In that case, there is no need for the adapter. • Next, switch on the sound module, then the audio reproduction equipment. 2. Power off your system in the reverse order. Note: This unit is equipped with a circuitry protection feature. A brief interval after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. 10 Owner's Manual Setting the MIDI transmit channel To control the sound module, set the PC-300’s MIDI channel to the same channel on which the module is receiving. If the sound module is multitimbral, set the channel on the PC-300 so it matches the MIDI channel of the modules Part that you wish to control. [Procedure] 1. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] (the LED will light). 2. Select the MIDI channel by pressing one of the MIDI CHANNELS keys [6]. 3. Press MIDI/SELECT [3] again (the LED will go out). Selecting sounds Program Change/Bank Select messages are used for changing Tones for an instrument Part, and for changing Drum Sets for the Drum Part (MIDI channel 10). Changing sounds in a GS sound module To change Tones in a GS module, you need to send Bank Select messages using control changes CC00 (called “H” here) and CC32 (called “L”), followed by the desired Program Number (PC). The desired sound bank needs to be specified using both an “H” and an UL” value. Be aware that only sending these two messages is not enough for selecting another sound. You also need to transmit a Program Change number. On the PC-300, these three messages are always sent as one set: • Value of control change CC00 (“H”); • Value of control change CC32 (“L”); • Program Number. Note: You can refer to the GS/GM sound group list printed on the upper-right part of the PC-300’s panel when specifying a Prog...