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10 

[−] [+] ( 

ã

 / 

â

 ) buttons

Use these buttons to select menu items or edit values.

11 

[MENU] button

Use this button to specify the details of the system, scene, assign, and 
MIDI control settings.
By long-pressing the [MENU] button you can access a screen where 
you can register user scenes and favorite scenes.

 

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“Parameter Guide” (PDF)

 

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“Editing the Settings of the AE-20 (Menu Screen)” (p. 13)

12 

Thumb lever

This raises or lowers the pitch. You can assign a variety of functions or 
parameters to this lever. Operate it using the right-hand thumb.

 

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“Parameter Guide” (PDF)

13 

[SCENE CATEGORY] knob

Operation

Explanation

Turn

Switch preset scene categories.

Turn while holding down 

the [SCENE] (

á

) button

Switch user scene banks.

Turn while holding down 

the [SCENE] (

à

) button

Switch favorite scenes.

14 

[VOLUME] knob

Adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT and PHONES 
jacks.

15 

Battery case

If you are using this unit on batteries, insert six Ni-MH batteries 
(AA). Turn the screw to open or close the cover of the battery 
compartment. When performing, make sure that the cover of the 
battery compartment is firmly fastened with the screw.

 

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“Selecting the Power Source” (p. 7)

16 

Cord hook

If cords are attached to the unit while in use, secure them to the cord 
hook. This prevents the cord from being inadvertently unplugged if it 
is pulled, and prevents the connector from being stressed.

17 

Water drain

Drops of water will exit here.

18 

Water basin

This cover receives water droplets that come out of the water drain. 
This prevents the water droplets from falling to the floor. After use, 
remove the cover and discard the water that has accumulated.

*  Fit the rounded protrusion of the water basin into the depression at the 

lower part of this unit.

19 

Built-in speakers

A speaker is located at each side of this unit, left and right. These 
speakers allow the performer to hear the sound for monitoring 
purposes.

20 

Strap ring

Attach the included neck strap here.

21 

Thumb hook

Place your right thumb under the hook. Attach the included thumb 
hook cover as desired.

 

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“Holding the AE-20 (Your Posture When Holding the 

Instrument)” (p. 6)

22 

[MIDI CONTROL] switch

This switch turns MIDI control mode on/off. If you are using this unit 
as a MIDI controller, turn this switch on.

 

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“Parameter Guide” (PDF)

23 

Bluetooth LED (blue)

The LED indication shows the Bluetooth function’s on/off status.

Status

Explanation

Lit

Bluetooth function on

Blinking

Waiting to connect via Bluetooth audio

Unlit

Bluetooth function off

 

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“Using the AE-20 with a Smartphone” (p. 15)

24 

Power LED (orange)

The LED indicates whether the power is on/off and the amount 
remaining in the batteries.

Status

Explanation

Lit

Power on

Blinking

Batteries are low

Unlit

Power off

25 

[

Ā

] switch

Turns the power on/off.

 

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“Turning the Power On/Off” (p. 8)

Connectors

*  To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn 

down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any 

connections.

PHONES jack (stereo mini)

You can connect a set of headphones here.

 

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“Connecting Headphones or External Speakers” (p. 7)

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

 

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“Selecting the Power Source” (p. 7)

OUTPUT jack (stereo 1/4” phone type)

This is an output jack for audio signals. Connect it to your amplified 
speakers etc.

 

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“Connecting Headphones or External Speakers” (p. 7)

USB port (USB Type-C)

Use the included USB cable (USB Type-C–Type A) to connect this 
unit to your computer so that MIDI and audio can be transmitted or 
received. You can also connect a USB flash drive to update this unit if 
a new version of the system program becomes available.

 

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“Connecting to Your Computer” (p. 17)

*  This unit will not operate on USB power. Do not connect a power supply 

to the USB port.

*  Do not use a USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. 

Charge-only cables cannot transmit data.

*  Never turn off the power or remove the USB flash drives while the 

screen indicates “Writing...”

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Summary of Contents for AEROPHONE AE-20

Page 1: ...enes 18 Arranging and Recalling Scenes in Order Favorite Scene 18 Backing Up Restoring the Settings 18 Troubleshooting 19 Main Specifications 20 To obtain the PDF manual In addition to the Owner s Man...

Page 2: ...habit of creating regular backups of the data you ve stored in the unit Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost Never strike or apply strong pre...

Page 3: ...e interior from around the buttons switches or performance keys Neck strap Attach the neck strap to the strap ring to hang the instrument around your neck when playing Thumb hook cover 2types Attach t...

Page 4: ...mance keys 4 Performance keys These keys are used for performance They allow performance using the same fingering as a saxophone Some keys such as the side keys allow you to assign various functions o...

Page 5: ...ear the sound for monitoring purposes 20 Strap ring Attach the included neck strap here 21 Thumb hook Place your right thumb under the hook Attach the included thumb hook cover as desired Holding the...

Page 6: ...on of your thumb Embouchure Touch the mouthpiece with your upper front teeth at a point about 1 cm from the tip Let the back of your lower lip touch your lower front teeth Close your mouth so that you...

Page 7: ...leakage Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed in USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY and Owner s Manual p 2 Whe...

Page 8: ...playing music or its buttons or controls were operated Auto off function If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically disengage the Auto Off function p 14 Unsaved data is lost when the...

Page 9: ...ternal sounds PRESET SCENE This unit contains sounds of 12 categories including synthesizer wind instruments and ethnic instruments 1 Turn the SCENE CATEGORY knob to select the category of sound Numbe...

Page 10: ...cm from the tip Let the back of your lower lip touch your lower front teeth Close your mouth so that your breath does not leak out of the gaps between your mouth and the mouthpiece tongue upper teeth...

Page 11: ...the end D5 E5 C5 If the fingering seems hard try using substitute fingers instead when multiple fingerings are suggested For more on substitute fingering see the Fingering Chart at the end of this man...

Page 12: ...it easier to attach and remove the mouthpiece NOTE Take care that the front and back of the mouthpiece are oriented correctly If you insert it in the wrong orientation it might become impossible to re...

Page 13: ...sage screen appears If you want to switch scenes without saving press the button If you want to save the settings press the button If you decide to cancel press the MENU button When you press the butt...

Page 14: ...MENU button 2 Use your fingers to hold the reed while NO YES is shown Hold down the tip of the reed until it touches the tip of the mouthpiece as seen from the side Don t press too hard on the reed o...

Page 15: ...splayed 1 On the menu screen use the buttons to select Language and press the MENU button The cursor position moves to the lower line 2 Use the buttons to change the value Indication Value Language En...

Page 16: ...your smartphone to adjust the volume of the song Connecting an already paired smartphone 1 Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone AE 20 and the smartphone are connected wirelessly If the ab...

Page 17: ...ge appears 2 To execute factory reset press the button If you decide to cancel press the button A confirmation message appears again 3 To execute press the MENU button If you decide to cancel press th...

Page 18: ...ou saved proceed as follows When you clear the scenes they return to the factory set user scenes 1 On the menu screen use the buttons to select User Scene Clear and press the MENU button A confirmatio...

Page 19: ...ies or carbon zinc batteries Use Ni MH batteries Unintended sound is heard If multiple keys are pressed or released simultaneously inconsistent fingering might cause unintended sounds to be produced S...

Page 20: ...uetooth functionality Troubles Items to check Action Page AE 20 is not shown on your smartphone Could this unit s Bluetooth function be Off Turn this unit s Bluetooth function On MENU Bluetooth MENU O...

Page 21: ...Fingering Chart...

Page 22: ...Fingering Chart A B 3 C D 4 D E 4 B3 C4 D4 E4 F G 4 G A 4 A B 4 G4 A4 B4 C D 5 D E 5 C5 D5 E5 F5 F4 F G 5 Sax...

Page 23: ...g Chart B3 A B 3 C4 D4 F4 C D 4 D E 4 E4 G4 F G 4 A B 4 G A 4 A4 B4 D5 C D 5 C5 Recorder The side keys are disabled so that the note does not change even if you inadvertently press the left or right s...

Page 24: ...E4 F G 4 A4 F4 G4 G A 4 B4 A B 4 C5 F G 5 G5 D5 F5 C D 5 D E 5 E5 ElectronicWind 1 2 3 4 5 6 C The same C D E F G A B C fingering as a standard sax or recorder Tc G C Raise by a semitone Ta Tf Eb B L...

Page 25: ...Chart A B 3 C D 4 D E 4 B3 C4 D4 E4 F G 4 G A 4 A B 4 G4 A4 B4 C D 5 D E 5 C5 D5 E5 F5 F4 F G 5 G5 A3 G A 3 F G 3 G3 Trumpet Right hand keys 4 5 and 6 correspond to pistons 1 2 and 3 of a trumpet 4 5...

Page 26: ...Fingering Chart C D 4 C4 D E 4 D4 E4 F G 4 A4 F4 G4 G A 4 B4 A B 4 C5 D5 F5 C D 5 D E 5 E5 Left Hand Fingering that lets you perform using only the left hand...

Page 27: ...Fingering Chart C D 4 C4 D E 4 D4 E4 F G 4 A4 F4 G4 G A 4 B4 A B 4 C5 D5 F5 C D 5 D E 5 E5 Right Hand Fingering that lets you perform using only the right hand...

Page 28: ...Chart Flute Flute fingering x C1 C2 C3 Raise by a semitone p B C4 Tc Ta Lower by a semitone Bb Lower by a whole tone 1 D5 E5 F5 D 5 E 5 G4 A4 B4 C5 G 4 A 4 A 4 B 4 C 5 D 5 C4 D4 E4 F4 C 4 D 4 D 4 E 4...

Page 29: ...Fingering Chart G5 A5 F 5 G 5 G 5 A 5 B5 C6 A 5 B 5...

Page 30: ...Fingering Chart Clarinet Clarinet fingering C1 Raise by a semitone p C5 Lower by a semitone E3 F3 G3 A3 F 3 G 3 G 3 A 3 A 3 B 3 B3 C4 D4 E4 C 4 D 4 D 4 E 4 F4 G4 A4 F 4 G 4 A 4 B 4 G 4 A 4...

Page 31: ...Fingering Chart B4 C5 D5 E5 F5 C 5 D 5 D 5 E 5 G5 A5 B5 F 5 G 5 G 5 A 5 A 5 B 5 C6 D6 E6 C 6 D 6 D 6 E 6 A6 F6 G6 F 6 G 6 G 6 A 6...

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