Page 4 - Important Notes; Power Supply
4 Important Notes In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 and 3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a ref...
Page 5 - Index
5 Index USING THE UNIT SAFELY..............................................................................2 Important Notes..................................................................................................4 Names and Functions ...........................................................
Page 6 - Names and Functions; Pedal Keyboard; Rear Panel; MEMO
6 Names and Functions 1. Pedal Keyboard The PK-7A features a 20-note pedal keyboard that is ideal for organ performance. 2. Expression Pedal Advancing the pedal will increase the volume, and returning the pedal toward yourself will decrease the volume. For instructions on connecting it, refer to pag...
Page 7 - DC IN Jack; PK OUT Connector; NOTE
7 6. DC IN Jack Connect the supplied AC adaptor to this jack. To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out acciden-tally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration....
Page 8 - Connections; Attaching the Expression Pedal
8 Connections Attaching the Expression Pedal The PK-7A is shipped with the expression pedal detached. Before connecting the PK-7A to another device, please attach the expression pedal. When attaching or detaching the expression pedal, be careful not to step on a knob bolt. When removing the knob bol...
Page 9 - Connecting to the VK-88; Make sure that the VK-88’s power is turned off.
9 Connecting to the VK-88 Use the PK cable that is supplied with the VK-88 to connect the VK-88 and PK-7A. The supplied AC adaptor is not used. The PK-7A will be turned on/off by the power switch of the VK-88, regardless of the position of the PK-7A’s own power switch. 1. Make sure that the VK-88’s ...
Page 10 - Connecting to the VK-8; Make sure that the power of the VK-8 and PK-7A is turned off.
10 You can select the part that will be sustained when you press the Hold pedal. → HOLD PEDAL ASSIGN (VK-88 Owner’s Manual, p. 80) A variety of functions can be assigned to each foot switch (L/R). → PK FOOT L ASSIGN (VK-88 Owner’s Manual, p. 68) → PK FOOT R ASSIGN (VK-88 Owner’s Manual, p. 68) Conne...
Page 11 - Connecting to External MIDI Devices Other than
11 7. Play the pedal keyboard. If the pedal part is heard from the VK-8, connections are complete. This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally. Once you have made connections as described above, yo...
Page 12 - Setting the MIDI Channel
12 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 3. Turn on the power of the PK-7A, and make sure that the indicator on the PK...
Page 13 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Error Messages
13 Appendix Troubleshooting If the PK-7A does not function as you expect, please check the following points first. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. ● The power (indicator) does not come on when I turn on the power switch. ◆ If the PK-7A is ...
Page 14 - Specifications
14 Specifications Pedalboard: 20 keys • Control: Expression PedalFoot Switch (L, R)Damper (Hold) SwitchMIDI CH (MIDI Channel Switching) KnobOCT SHIFT (Octave Shift) SwitchPower Switch • Connectors: PK OUT JackMIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)HOLD OUT JackEXPRESSION OUT JackFOOT SW-R OUT JackFOOT SW-L OUT Ja...
Page 15 - MIDI Implementation; Recognized Receive Data
15 MIDI Implementation Model: PK-7A (MIDI Pedal Keyboard)Date: Oct. 20, 2005Version: 1.00 1. Recognized Receive Data ■ System Realtime Messages StatusFEH * By receiving an Active Sensing message, this unit enters the mode timing the intervalbetween incoming MIDI messages. If the interval exceeds 500...
Page 16 - MIDI Implementation Chart
16 MIDI Implementation Chart ControlChange MIDI FOOTPEDAL Model PK-7A Date : Oct. 20, 2005 Version : 1.00 MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO O : Yes x : No Remarks Recognized Transmitted Function… Basic Channel Defa...
Page 17 - Information
17 As of December 10, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street,ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPTTEL: 20-2-417...
Page 18 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
18 This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlem...