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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano DP-900.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT
SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of
every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's manual should be read in its
entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient
reference.
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Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Assembling the DP-900
Before You Start Playing
Enjoying the Internal Songs
Playing the Keyboard
Contents
Index
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p. 6
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p. 11
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p. 15
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p. 16
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p. 10
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p. 46

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano DP-900. 201a Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 2: Using The Unit Safely

    Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
  • Page 3 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    • Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Checking the Included Items Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the DP-900. If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.

  • Page 6: Assembling The Dp-900

    Stabilizer fasten each of the screws. (right) • Be careful when assembling the DP-900, so as to avoid scratching the side boards. When securing the screws, lay the entire unit sideways with the rear side of the DP-900 at the bottom.
  • Page 7 4. Raise the entire assembly. When standing the assembled unit up, grasp near the speaker box and center part of the DP-900, and gently raise the assembly. fig.st4 5. Put the Pedal Board on the stabilizer. When putting the Pedal Board on the stabilizer, first loosen the screws securing the speaker box to the side boards.
  • Page 8 Introduction 7. Lay the DP-900's keyboard onto the stand and secure it with the screws (in four places). Place the keyboard so that it is centered, both front to back and left to right. * Take care not to allow your hands to become caught when holding the keyboard.

  • Page 9: Panel Descriptions

    These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the DP-900’s speakers (p. 34). 4 Output jacks Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...2 IMPORTANT NOTES...4 Introduction ... 5 Main Features...5 Checking the Included Items ...5 Assembling the DP-900 ...6 Check the Parts ...6 Assembly Procedure ...6 Panel Descriptions ... 9 Front Panel ...9 Rear Panel...9 Before You Start Playing ... 11 Connect the AC Adaptor...11...

  • Page 11: Before You Start Playing

    When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, AC cord depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

  • Page 12: About The Pedals

    Before You Start Playing About the Pedals For more on connecting the DP-900's pedals, refer to p. 8. ■ Pedal Functions fig.pedal.e Soft Pedal Damper Pedal Soft Pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer. Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength.

  • Page 13: Opening And Closing The Lid

    Opening and Closing the Lid Always use two hands to open and close the lid. Although the DP-900's lid is designed to close slowly and gently when it is released, the lid immediately closes if it has been opened only slightly. Take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched by the lid.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On And Off

    1. Turn the [Volume] knob completely to the left to lower the volume to the minimum level. fig.00-04 2. Push the [Power] switch to turn on the DP-900. After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and playing the keyboard produces sound.

  • Page 15: Enjoying The Internal Songs

    Enjoying the Internal Songs Listening to Internal Songs The DP-900 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. ■ Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) The internal songs can be played back consecutively. fig.panel1-1 Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button, and press the [Play] button.

  • Page 16: Playing The Keyboard

    Playing the Keyboard Performing with a Variety of Sounds The DP-900 contains 20 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. fig.panel2-1 Selecting a tone group Press any Tone button.

  • Page 17: Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

    Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” Simultaneously press the two Tone buttons that you want to play together. The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, the tones of the two Tone buttons you selected will sound simultaneously.

  • Page 18: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hands (Split Play)

    Playing the Keyboard Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.” fig.splitpoint.e Split Point …...

  • Page 19: Using Metronome

    (F#3). fig.disp-splitpoint Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The DP-900 features a built-in metronome. While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song. fig.panel2-4 Sounding the metronome Press the [Metronome] button.

  • Page 20: Changing The Metronome Volume

    Playing the Keyboard Changing the beat of metronome Press the [Beat] button. The currently selected beat will be displayed. Press the [+] or [-] button. If you press the [+] or [-] button, the beat will change. If you press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.

  • Page 21: Changing The Metronome Sound

    ■ Changing the Metronome Sound Hold down the [Beat] button and press the [+] or [-] button. The currently specified sound number will displayed. Continue to hold down the [Beat] button, and press the [+] or [-] button to sound the metronome, and change the metronome sound. fig.disp-metrotone Display t.

  • Page 22: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Playing the Keyboard Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( a key that is easier for you to play.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. fig.panel2-7 Press the [Key Touch] button. The button’s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change. Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the button’s indicator will change color, and the feel of the keyboard will change.

  • Page 24: Playing Along With The Internal Songs

    Sounding a “count sound” leading up to playback of a song is called “Count- In.” On the DP-900, if you playback a song while the metronome is sounding, two measures of lead-in count will be heard at the beginning of the song.

  • Page 25: Playing Each Hand Separately

    Playing Each Hand Separately The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “track,”...

  • Page 26: Recording Your Performance

    A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following types of recording can be done using the DP-900. • Recording just your own keyboard performance (→ “Recording a New Song” (p. 27)) •...

  • Page 27: Recording A New Song

    Recording will start when you either press the [Play] button or play the keyboard. The DP-900 counts down two measures, then recording starts. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play anything on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [Play] button. There is no count sound played when you start in this manner.

  • Page 28: Play Back The Recorded Performance

    When you want to record the left-hand performance, press the [1] button; to record that of the right hand, press the [2] button. The indicators of the button you pressed and of the [Play] button will blink, and the DP-900 enters recording-standby mode. Starting to record Press the [Play] button.

  • Page 29: Selecting And Recording The Track For Each Hand Separately

    Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately The recorder of the DP-900 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button to specify the recording track.

  • Page 30: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Recording Your Performance Stop recording Press the [Play] or [Rec] button. Recording will stop, and the indicators for the [Play] and [Rec] buttons will go dark. Your performance has been recorded to the specified track button. If you want to record on the other track, return to step 2 to record your performance again.

  • Page 31: Changing Various Settings

    Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the DP-900’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

  • Page 32: Changing The Temperament

    * When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the DP-900 to the fundamental pitch of the Qualities other instruments.

  • Page 33: Applying The Damper Pedal To The Left-Hand Keyboard Area

    Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the DP-900 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. In the Panel Lock state, only the grand piano sound can be played.

  • Page 34: Connecting External Devices

    Input R/L Turning off the power (Line In, Aux In) 1. Set the volume of the DP-900 and of the connected devices to the minimum position. 2. Turn off the power to the DP-900. 3. Turn off the connected equipment.

  • Page 35: Making Midi-Related Settings

    * MT-90s has no MIDI Out connector. MIDI DP-900 * Set Local Off if you have connected the DP-900 to a MIDI sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control on and Off” (p. 36). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re-transmitted without change from MIDI OUT).

  • Page 36: Switching Local Control On And Off

    Local Off setting. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you turn on the power in the order of the DP-900 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.

  • Page 37: Appendices

    MIDI instrument rectly? is connected) Does the MIDI channel match the con- nected instrument? (p. 35) Is the DP-900 in Dual play? (p. 17) Sounds are heard twice (doubled) When the DP-900 is connected to an when the key- external sequencer, set it to the Local board is played OFF mode (p.
  • Page 38 There is a difference in the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteristics of the acoustic piano. On the DP-900, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change depending on the Key Transpose setting.

  • Page 39: Error Messages/Other Messages

    Error Messages/Other Messages Display Meaning User. Stores recorded performances (p. 27). USr. The “.” in the display indicates that there is performance material already recorded (p. 27). Internal song number (p. 15). Metronome sound number (p. 21). This appears when a song with a pickup (a song that does not start on the first beat) is played back.

  • Page 40: Tone List

    Tone List Button name Tone [Variation] Dark Grand Piano1 [Piano] Grand Piano2 Green Piano + Strings Orange Piano + Choir Dark Electric Piano1 [E. Piano] Electric Piano2 Green Vibraphone Orange Electric Piano+Choir Dark Harpsichord [Harpsi- Organ Flute chord] Green Harpsichord + Strings Orange Harpsichord + Choir Dark...

  • Page 41: Internal Song List

    36 Für Elise d. 37 Türkischer Marsch (Mozart) Composer Copyright C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation F. Chopin/ © 2002 Roland Corporation Arranged by John Maul W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation J. Maul © 1998 Roland Corporation F.
  • Page 42 981a * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. Composer F. Schubert © 1996 Roland Corporation A. Dvorjak © 1996 Roland Corporation G. Lange © 1996 Roland Corporation T.

  • Page 43: Easy Operation List

    Easy Operation List You want to Press the [Metronome] and [Beat] buttons simultaneously, and press the [●] button. Master Tuning Selecting a temperament Specifying the keynote Stretch tuning Applying the damper pedal to the left-hand keyboard area MIDI send channel settings Local Control Transmitting a recorded performance Press the [ ] button, and press the [-] or [+] button.

  • Page 44: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart Digital Piano Model DP-900 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 6, 38 Control Change 100, 101...

  • Page 45: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard) Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable) Sound Generator Max. Polyphony 64 voices Tones 5 groups 20 variations Temperament 7 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning 2 types Master Tuning...

  • Page 46: Index

    INDEX AC Adaptor ... 11 All Song Play ... 15 Assemble ... 6 Audio Equipment ... 34 Beat ... 20 Count-In ... 24 Damper Pedal ... 12, 33 Resonance ... 31 Dual Play ... 17 Effects ... 21 Erase ... 30 Headphones ...
  • Page 47 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: NEUTRAL BROWN: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
  • Page 48 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...

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