Roland GLC-1 manuale d’uso

Owner’s Manual and User’s Guide Copyright © 2010, 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. GLC-1 Roland Group-Learning Controller[...]

1 Introduction The Roland GLC-1 represents the next generation in music conferencing systems. This all-in-one communication solution is perfect for group piano teaching, music ensemble instruction, and even sophisticated language lab teaching. Because the GLC-1 doesn’t rely on external computer hardware or software, it’s both intuitive and easy[...]

2 Included Items Item Qty. G L C - 1 H u b ............................................................................................................... ( 1 ) G L C - 1 T e a c h e r C o n t r o l P a d .............................................................................................. ( 1 ) G L C - S B S t u d e n t I n t e r f a c e [...]

3 Contents Introduction M a i n F e a t u r e s ................................................................................................... ( 1 ) F l e x i b l e M u s i c C o n f e r e n c i n g S y s t e m ................................................. (1) Fully Expandable ...............................................................[...]

4 [ A l l ] B u t t o n ........................................................................................... ( 1 4 ) [ S T U D E N T M U T E ] B u t t o n .......................................................................... ( 1 4 ) Communicate with a Single Student (Two-Way Communication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions GLC-1 Teacher Control Pad 1. [GROUPS A, B, C, D] Buttons Establish two-way communication between the teacher and students in a selected group. When one of these buttons (i.e. [A], [B], [C], or [D]) is held down and student number buttons are engaged, the selected students can listen to, talk to, and play for,[...]

6 9. [AUX. INPUT] Button Broadcasts audio to all headsets from any external audio source (e.g. CD player, computer, Music Tutor, etc.) connected to the [Aux. In] jacks. When this button is engaged, each student can listen to and play along with the external audio material. Students will not hear other student instruments. Pressing this button cance[...]

7 Panel Descriptions GLC-1 Hub 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Aux. In CD In Rec. Out Mon. Out Teacher Split On/Off Remote USB On/Off Power 9vAC Right Left 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Student Instrument [1–8] Connectors Co nn ec t th e G LC - 1 H[...]

8 GLC-SB Student Interface Box Panel Descriptions 1. [To Hub] Connector C on ne c t s t h e G L C - S B i nt e r f a c e b o x t o t h e [ T e a c h er ] c o n n e c t o r ( f o r t he t e a c h e r ’ s i n s t r u m e n t ) o r a St u d e n t [ 1 – 8 ] c on n e c t o r ( f o r t h e s tu de n t i n s t r u m e n t s ) o n t he G L C - 1 H u b [...]

9 Chapter 1: Installation Guide Prepare the Room Before installing an GLC-1 music conferencing system, there are many factors to consider. For example, the size and shape of the room, the availability of lighting and power outlets, and the ventilation and temperature control of the room all need to be addressed. Please consider the following physic[...]

10 Review the Included Items The GLC-1 music conferencing system includes all of the components needed to connect up to eight student instruments and one teacher instrument in stereo. Before setting up the GLC-1, be sure you have the following components: Item Qty. G L C - 1 H u b ....................................................................[...]

11 Chapter 1: Installation Guide • Connect each student GLC-SB interface box to the corresponding numbered connectors on the GLC-1 Hub using supplied RJ-45 (8-conductor telephone-type) cables. • Optional —Connect the audio outputs on the external audio playback device(s) to the [Aux. In] / [CD In] jacks on the GLC-1 Hub using optional cables.[...]

12 Chapter 1: Installation Guide Test the Student Stations • Sim ult an eou sl y pr ess the [All ] an d [S TUD EN T MUT E] but ton s on the G LC- 1 co nfe re nce con tro ll er t o “cl ea r all ” se tt ing s. • Press the [All] button on the GLC-1 conference controller. • Play a few notes on the teacher’s instrument while an assistant lis[...]

13 Chapter 2: Operating the GLC-1 The GLC-1 Teacher Control Pad is the heart of the GLC-1 Group Learning Controller. It provides routing capabilities similar to those found in a telephone switchboard. For example, when a teacher needs to hear a particular student, or group of students, he or she can do so using the GLC-1 Teacher Control Pad. When a[...]

14 [TEACHER MIC] Button Use this button to turn the teacher’s microphone on and off. Be sure the [TEACHER MIC] button is engaged when communicating with students, pairs, groups, or the entire class. [TEACHER MIC] Slider Use this slider to control the teacher’s microphone level. Move the slider upward to increase the teacher’s microphone level[...]

15 Create Student Groups or Pairs To add a student to a group for practice and/or performance, hold down one of the [GROUPS A, B, C, D] buttons and select group members using the Student [1–8] buttons—use the [Bank] button to access the Student [1-8] buttons for additional students. This establishes two-way communication between the selected st[...]

16 Broadcast a Student’s Performance to the Class Selected student(s) hears: Their instrument and microphone. The teacher’s instrument and microphone. Teacher hears: The teacher’s instrument and microphone. The selected (broadcasting) student’s instrument and microphone. Unselected students hears: Their instrument and microphone. The teache[...]

17 To record a class performance, use the Student [1–8] buttons to select the student(s) to be recorded—use the [Bank] button to access the Student [1-8] buttons for additional students. During rehearsal, adjust the input level on the external recording device. When rehearsal is complete, press the Record button on the external recording device[...]

18 Appendix A: Specifications GLC-1 Hub Connectors Student Inputs RJ-45 (8-conductor telephone-type) Note: Do not use Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable. Aux. In (2) RCA unbalanced mono CD In (2) RCA unbalanced mono Rec. Out (2) RCA unbalanced mono Mon. Out (2) RCA unbalanced mono Teacher RJ-45 (8-conductor telephone-type) Note: Do not use Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable[...]

19 A p p e n di x B : Li mi t e d Fa ct o r y Wa rr a n t y System This GLC- 1 is warrant ed to be free of defect s in material s or workman ship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchas e. This warranty is non-transferable and the benefits apply to the original owner. Proof of purchase in the form of an itemized sales receipt is required[...]

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