Roland Backing Keyboard BK-5 - Manual (Page 67)

‘Global’ parameters
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Metronome
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] but-
ton‰ “Global” ‰ “Metronome”.
The BK-5 is equipped with a metronome that can be
used in various situations.
NOTE
While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the
[TAP TEMPO] button flashes in red to indicate the selected
tempo.
(a) Rotate the [CURSOR ÷VALUE] dial to select the
“Metronome” field.
(b) Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to highlight the
setting.
(c) Rotate the dial to select “On”.
The metronome starts counting.
NOTE
The metronome is not available while an audio song file
(mp3 or WAV) is selected.
The metronome parameters you can set are:
Video Settings
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] but-
ton‰ “Global” ‰ “Video Settings”.
The following table shows the Video Setting parame-
ters.
NOTE
If you work with a TV set, do not forget to select the correct
channel (“AV” or something to that effect, see the manual
that came with your set).
Lyrics Settings
This page can be selected using [MENU] button ‰
“Global” ‰ “Lyrics Settings”.
[*] These parameters can also be switched by pressing and hold-
ing the assigned buttons on the front panel. (See the “Hold to
LOCK” legends.)
Parameter Setting Explanation
Metronome* Off, On Select “On” to activate
the metronome.
Volume 0~127 Sets the metronome’s
level.
Time Signature 1~32/16, 8,
4, 2 Specifies the metro-
nome’s time signature.
Mode Always, Play,
Rec Always: The metro-
nome even counts
when playback is
stopped.
Play: The metronome
only sounds while the
rhythm or song is play-
ing.
Rec: The metronome
only sounds during
rhythm recording
(using the “Rhythm
Composer”).
Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows
you to switch the
Count-In function on
(“1bar” or “2bar”) or
off. When on, the met-
ronome will count in
the specified number
of measures (bars)
before the rhythm or
SMF song starts play-
ing. (This setting is not
available for audio
songs.)
[*] This setting is not memorized when you use “Save Global”.
Parameter Setting Explanation
Video Mode PAL, NTSC Select the setting that
corresponds to the for-
mat used by the con-
nected screen.
Aspect Ratio Full, Center Specify the appropri-
ate aspect ratio for the
screen you are using.
Parameter Setting Explanation
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