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Troubleshooting

20

Main Specifications

Power Supply

AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V)
Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 6

Current Draw

900 mA

Expected battery 

life under 

continuous use

approximately 6 hours (When using batteries having a 

capacity of 1,900 mAh.)

 

* Differs depending on the conditions of use.

 

* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used.

Sound Generator

ZEN-Core
SuperNATURAL acoustic

Parts

4 Parts (Drum:1 Part)

Preset Memory

Preset Scenes: more than 260

User Memory

User Scenes: 600
Favorite Scenes: 12

Effects

Multi-effects
Chorus
Delay
Reverb

Bluetooth

Ver 4.2
Profile Support: A2DP (Audio), GATT (MIDI over 

Bluetooth Low Energy)
Codec: SBC (Support to the content protection of the 

SCMS-T method)

Dimensions

133 (W) x 84 (D) x 632 (H) mm
5-1/4 (W) x 3-5/16 (D) x 24-7/8 (H) inches

Weight 

(including 

batteries)

1,100 g
2 lbs 7 oz

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” 
AC adaptor
USB cable (USB Type-C–Type A)
Mouthpiece cap
Band
Thumb hook cover (2 types)
Water basin
Dedicated hand carry bag

Options 

(sold separately)

Replacement Mouthpiece (OP-AE05MPH)

*  This document explains the specifications of the product at the time 

that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the 

Roland website.

*  Please be aware that in some countries or regions, it might not be 

possible to use Roland Cloud at this time. 

Troubles with Bluetooth 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] 

Ó

 [−] [+] “Bluetooth” 

Ó

 [MENU] 

Ó

 [−] [+] “On”

Bluetooth audio function:

When you initiate pairing ([MENU] 

Ó

 [−] [+] “BT Audio Pairing” 

Ó

 

[MENU] 

Ó

 [−] [+] “Yes”), the device name “AE-20 AUDIO” appears on 

your smartphone.

Bluetooth MIDI function:

Initiate pairing from the settings of the app “Aerophone Pro Editor.”

p. 15
p. 16

Can’t connect to 

Bluetooth audio

If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list shows 

“AE-20 AUDIO”

In your smartphone’s settings, temporarily remove the registration of 

the “AE-20 AUDIO” Bluetooth device, turn the Bluetooth function off 

and then on again, and execute pairing once again.

p. 15

If your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list does 

not show “AE-20 AUDIO”

In your smartphone’s settings, turn the Bluetooth function off and 

then on again, and then initiate pairing from the AE-20 to pair it once 

again.

p. 15

Can’t connect to 

Bluetooth MIDI

For the Bluetooth MIDI function, you’ll execute pairing not via the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone, but by using 

the settings within the app “Aerophone Pro Editor.” Even if your smartphone’s Bluetooth device list shows “AE-20,” do 

not tap it. If you tapped it by mistake, cancel “AE-20,” turn the Bluetooth function off and then on again, and make the 

connection again.

p. 16

A paired smartphone 

does not connect

If connection occurs but is immediately broken, turning the smartphone’s Bluetooth function off and then on again might 

make connection succeed.

p. 15

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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