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Roland DP-990 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Adjust The Brightness Of The Sound P

    You can perform while listening to a metronome. Adjust the brightness of the sound The DP-990 makes it easy for you to adjust the brightness of the sound. Make the sound deeper You can produce the natural resonance and spaciousness that is characteristic of a grand piano.
  • Page 3 Play back songs from a CD By connecting a commercially available USB-compatible CD drive, you can use the DP-990 to play back commercial music CDs or CD-ROMs that contain SMF music data. Record your own performances It’s easy to record what you play. Such recordings give you an opportunity to evaluate your own performances.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the DP-990. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the DP-990’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About the Manual You should first read the “Before You Play” section of the owner’s manual (this document).

  • Page 5: Main Features

    Main Features Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide expressive range This instrument features a piano sound generator that utilizes stereo sampling, so it is capable of faithfully recreating the sound of a high-quality concert grand piano, realistically reproducing even the finest details, including the sound of the hammers striking the strings.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 4 About the Manual...4 Conventions in this Manual...4 Main Features ...5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 8 Important Notes ... 11 Names of Things and What They Do ... 14 Front Panel ...14 Rear Panel ...16 Bottom Panel (Front Left) ...17 Bottom Panel (Front Right) ...17 Before You Play ...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting... 86 Error Messages... 89 Tone List... 90 Internal Song List ... 97 Parameters Stored in Memory Backup ... 98 Music Files That the DP-990 Can Use ... 99 MIDI Implementation Chart ... 100 Main Specifications... 101 Index ... 103 Contents...

  • Page 8: Using The Unit Safely

    Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center. Do not use or store in the following types of locations • Locations of extremely high temperature (such as...
  • Page 9 Avoid extended use at high volume This device, either by itself or used in conjunction with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is capable of producing volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. If you experience impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immedi- ately stop using the device and consult a medical specialist.
  • Page 10 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Place in a well ventilated location When using this device and AC adaptor, ensure that it is placed in a well ventilated location. Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the power cord Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    Important Notes In addition to the “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” listed on page 8, please observe the following cautions. Power Supply • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor.
  • Page 12 Important Notes • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials. • If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it. •...
  • Page 13 • Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 14: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Front Panel [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 20). [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume of the DP-990 (p. 20). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 21). [Brilliance] button Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 20).
  • Page 15 [Metronome/Count In] button Turns the metronome on/off (p. 39). This also lets you sound a count before the song begins, so that you can match the timing of your playing to the song (p. 41). [Tempo/Beat] button Here you can adjust the tempo and beat of the metronome (p.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    DP-990’s speakers (p. 83). Output jacks (L/Mono, R) You can connect an audio device or external powered speakers here to reproduce the DP-990’s sound (p. 82). Dc In (DC Inlet) Connect the supplied AC adaptor here (p. 18).

  • Page 17: Bottom Panel (Front Left)

    Bottom Panel (Front Left) HP-203BotomPanel1.eps Phones jacks Here you can connect headphones. The DP-990 lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 21). Names of Things and What They Do Bottom Panel (Front Right) HP-203BotomPanel2.eps External Memory connector Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk drive, or a CD drive, and play back stored songs (p.

  • Page 18: Before You Play

    Before You Play Getting Ready to Play Connecting the Pedal Cord Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal jack on the rear panel of DP-990, at the rear. fig.00-01 Connecting the AC Adaptor NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 19: Opening And Closing The Lid

    NOTE Always use two hands to open and close the lid. Although the DP-990’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 20: Adjust The Brightness Of The Sound P

    Before You Play fig.lidcaution Turning the Power On/Off Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you NOTE can turn on the power using the following procedure. If you fail to perform these steps in the correct order, you risk causing a malfunction or damaging your speakers. Turning the Power On Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to minimize the volume.

  • Page 21: About The Pedals

    You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and the soft pedal. Refer to “Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Function)” (p. 69). If you disconnect the pedal cable from the DP-990 NOTE while the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain applied.

  • Page 22: Using The Headphone Hook

    Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook. Using External Memory A song you’ve recorded on the DP-990 can be saved by copying it to separately sold USB memory (p. 62). You can also save songs to a floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

  • Page 23: Using Cd

    Using CD By connecting a commercially available CD drive that is USB- compatible, you can use the DP-990 to play back ordinary music CDs or songs from a CD-ROM that contains SMF music files (p. 42). The DP-990 provides a range of performance possibilities, such as a “Center Cancel”...

  • Page 24: Listening To Demo Songs

    Listening to the Tone Demo Songs Now, try listening to demo songs. The DP-990 comes with seven demo songs. The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, NOTE personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

  • Page 25: Listening To The Piano Sound Demo Songs

    When the following appears in the display If you have recorded a song but have not yet saved it, “dEL” will appear, blinking, when you select a song. fig.d-dEL.eps You cannot play back a demo song if memory contains an unsaved song. If you want to delete your performance and play back the demo song, press the [ button.
  • Page 26 Listening to Demo Songs Press the [Piano] or [E. Piano] button. Press the [Right] button or the [Key Touch] button to exit Demo mode. The indicators return to their previous state. [Brilliance] button fig.d-Pno.eps Button [Piano] [E. Piano] [3D] button fig.d-dmp.eps Button [Piano]...

  • Page 27: Performing

    Performing Performing with a Variety of Sounds The DP-990 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with sounds suitable for many different types of music. These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

    Performing Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. You can adjust the keyboard touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing. fig.Panel-KeyTouch-e.eps Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the keyboard touch.

  • Page 29: Adding Spatial Depth To The Sound (3D Sound Control).29

    Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control) The DP-990 provides a “3D Sound Control” function. This function adds the natural resonance and spaciousness that are characteristic of a grand piano. fig.Panel-3D-e.eps Press the [3D] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 30: Adding Liveliness To The Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)

    Performing Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control) You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness. fig.Panel-Dynamics-e.eps Hold down the [3D] button and press the [Reverb] button. The display will show the type of dynamics sound control. fig.d-OFF.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.

  • Page 31: Adding Reverberation To Sounds (Reverb Effect)

    Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb effect, you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. fig.Panel-Reverb-e.eps Press the [Reverb] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 32: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard (Key Transpose)

    Transpose; p. 49) (Transpose Mode; p. 68). When the DP-990 is shipped from the factory, it is set so that the pitch of the keyboard and song will be transposed together .

  • Page 33: Dividing The Keyboard For Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano)

    Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same range of pitches. This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos. For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another person’s performance to check it.

  • Page 34: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Performing Turning Off Twin Piano Press the [Twin Piano] button so its illumination is turned off. Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [-] or [+] button. You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard.

  • Page 35: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of performance is called “Dual Play.” As an example, let’s try layering piano and strings sounds. fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

  • Page 36: Changing The Tone Variations

    Performing Changing the Tone Variations Changing the Tone 1 Press the [-] or [+] button. Changing the Tone 2 Hold down the Tone button for the Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press the [-] or [+] button. Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2.

  • Page 37: Performing With Different Tones In The Left And Right Sides Of The Keyboard (Split Play)

    Performing with Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called “Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.” In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides.

  • Page 38: Switching Tone Groups And Tone Variations

    Performing Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations Changing the Right-hand Tone Press the Tone button to choose a tone group. Press the [-] or [+] button to select a variation tone. Changing the Left-hand Tone Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button to choose a tone group.

  • Page 39: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing with the Metronome You can perform while the metronome sounds. DP-990 provides a versatile Metronome function. You can adjust the volume or beat of the metronome. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and beat of that song.

  • Page 40: Changing The Beat

    Performing Changing the Beat Press the [Tempo/Beat] button to make the “Beat” indicator light. The beat is displayed. fig.d-44.eps Press the [-] or [+] button to select the beat. Indicate When you record your performance, it will record in the beat that is selected. When you play back a song, the metronome’s beat will be set to the beat of that song.

  • Page 41: Changing The Volume

    Changing the Volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with 11 volume levels available. fig.Panel-MetronomeVol-e.eps While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button. The display will indicate the metronome volume. fig.d-5.eps When the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play. Sounding a Count to Keep your Timing Accurate A “count-in”...

  • Page 42: Playing Back Songs

    Here’s how to listen to the internal preset songs, songs from internal memory, or songs from USB memory (sold separately). The DP-990 provides sixty-five piano songs as internal preset songs. fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps You can listen to songs from floppy disk by using a separately sold floppy disk drive.
  • Page 43 Fast-forward and Rewind • Press the [ • Press the [ already at the beginning of the song, you will move to the beginning of the preceding song. • If you hold down the [ you press this button, the measure number (or the time, in the case of an audio file) will be displayed for several seconds.
  • Page 44 Playing Back Songs To select a song that’s inside a folder Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so the “Ext Song” indicator is lit. fig.d-01.eps Press the [-] button. If a folder exists, a display like the following will appear. Press the [ The first song in the folder will be selected.

  • Page 45: Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

    Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) Here’s how to repeatedly play all internal songs or external memory songs in succession. fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button so it’s lit. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the first song. While holding down the [Int Song/Ext Song] button, press the [ button.

  • Page 46: Listening To Each Part Separately

    Playing Back Songs Listening to Each Part Separately When playing back internal songs or external memory songs, you can select the performance parts that will play. You can also practice each hand separately while playing along with the song. fig.Panel-TrackMute-e.eps The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.

  • Page 47: Determining The Volume Of A Muted Part

    Here’s how to adjust the volume that a part will have after you’ve pressed a track button to mute the playback while playing back a song. The DP-990 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced volume so you can use that part as a “guide” for your own playing.

  • Page 48: Changing The Tempo Of A Song

    Playing Back Songs Changing the Tempo of a Song You can change the tempo at which the song plays. When you’re practicing one of the internal songs, slowing down the tempo of the playback can make it easier to play along with a difficult song. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button so the “Tempo”...

  • Page 49: Changing The Key Of The Song Playback (Playback Transpose)

    Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose) The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback. fig.Panel-KeyControl-e.eps Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 42). While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the pitch.

  • Page 50: Minimizing The Center Sounds In The Playback (Center Cancel)

    Playing Back Songs Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel) When playing back a commercially available CD or audio file, you can minimize the sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals). fig.Panel-CenterCancel-e.eps Play back an audio file or music CD (p. 42). Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.

  • Page 51: Recording

    Recording You can easily record your performances. You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with prerecorded accompaniment. You can perform the following types of recording. Recording just your own keyboard performance Selecting a track button and...

  • Page 52: Recording Your Keyboard Performance

    Settings for Recording Press the [ The [ ] button lights, the [ standby. If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button. ] button. ] button begins flashing, and the DP-990 is put into recording ] button once again.

  • Page 53: Starting Recording

    Starting Recording Press the [ After two measures of count sound, recording begins. Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ case, a count is not sounded. When recording begins, the [ During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.” Stopping Recording Press the [ Recording will stop.

  • Page 54: Recording Your Performance Separately For Each Hand

    Recording Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand The DP-990 recorder has three track buttons. You can record the performance of each hand separately to different track buttons (for example, the left-hand performance to the [Left] button and the right-hand performance to the [Right] button), or you can re-record just a specific track of a previously recorded performance.
  • Page 55 ] button will light, the [ standby mode. If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button. ] button indicator will flash, and the DP-990 will enter ] button once again. ] button. ] button and [ ] button.
  • Page 56 Recording Press the [ After two measures of count sound, recording begins. Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ case, a count is not sounded. When recording begins, the [ During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the display as “-2” then “-1.” If you record additional parts without erasing the previously recorded song, the song NOTE tempo and time signature will remain as it was when the song was first recorded.

  • Page 57: Recording Your Playing Along With A Song

    Recording Your Playing Along with a Song Here’s how you can play along with an internal memory song or an external memory song, and record your performance. For example, you can listen to the left-hand part while you record the right-hand part. The performance you play on the keyboard will be recorded in place of the sound of the part you select using the track buttons.
  • Page 58 If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back NOTE another song. You’ll have to erase (p. 59) or save (p. 62) the performance before playing back another song. ] button will flash, and the DP-990 will enter recording ] button once again. Right-hand part Left-hand part Performance data other than the right-hand part and left-hand part ] button.

  • Page 59: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase recorded performances. fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps Press the [Int Song/Ext Song] button. The screen for the recorded performance will appear. fig.d-USrdotExp-e.eps Press the [+] button. “dEL” will start blinking in the display. fig.d-dEL.eps If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ Press the [ The recorded performance is erased.

  • Page 60: Saving Your Performance

    The erased data cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check the contents of memory before you proceed. In order to use new USB memory or a new floppy disk with the DP-990 for the first NOTE time, you’ll need to initialize (format) it. USB memory or a floppy disk that has not been initialized can’t be used with the DP-990.
  • Page 61 Never turn off the power while “FMt” is blinking in the display. NOTE Initializing the DP-990’s internal memory will not initialize settings other than the NOTE contents of internal memory. If you want to return settings other than the contents of internal memory to their factory-set condition, execute the Factory Reset operation (p.

  • Page 62: Saving The Songs

    A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately) or floppy disk (sold separately). The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the DP-990’s power before they’ve been saved. You’ll need to save a song if you want to keep it.

  • Page 63: Saving The Song

    Selecting the Save destination for the Song Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in “Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk). If there is no song to save, the following screen will not appear. NOTE Internal Memory Press the [...

  • Page 64: Deleting A Song

    Saving Your Performance Deleting a Song Here’s how you can delete a previously saved song from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk. If you want to delete all songs from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk, refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 60). fig.Panel-SaveSong-j.eps If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p.

  • Page 65: Deleting The Song

    Selecting the Song to Delete Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from “Int” (Internal Memory) or “EXt” (USB memory or floppy disk). If there is no song to delete, the following screen will not appear. NOTE Internal Memory Press the [...

  • Page 66: Various Settings

    Various Settings In “Function mode” you can make various settings for performance and recording. Basic Operation in Function Mode Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button. The [Brilliance] button and [3D] button will light. The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.

  • Page 67: Changing How Grand Space Is Applied (3D Mode)

    Button Function Save a Song Deleting a Song [Int Song] (&[-][+]) Initializing the Memory Accomp Track Local Control MIDI Transmit Channel Composer MIDI Out V-LINK [Accomp] (&[-][+]) External Memory Mode Master Gain Track Assign Recommended Tone Memory Backup [Left] Factory Reset [Right] Hammer Response [Key Touch]...

  • Page 68: Keyboard Settings

    Various Settings Keyboard Settings Specifying What the Key Transpose Will Affect (Transpose Mode) This setting specifies what the key transpose will affect. You can use the key transpose to change the pitch of both the song and the keyboard, the pitch of only the song, or the pitch of only the keyboard.

  • Page 69: Pedal Settings

    Pedal Settings Changing How the Damper Pedal Effects Is Applied (Damper Pedal Part) When you press the damper pedal during Dual performance or Split performance, the damper pedal effect is normally applied to both tones, but you can also select the tone to which the effect is to be applied.

  • Page 70: Tuning Settings

    Various Settings Tuning Settings Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument. The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s played when you finger the middle A key.

  • Page 71: Stretched Tuning

    When performing in ensemble with other NOTE instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the DP-990 to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments. Qualities Stretched Tuning Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches.

  • Page 72: Sound-Related Settings

    On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the DP-990 recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance) when depressed. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 73: Metronome Settings

    Metronome Settings Changing the Sound of the Metronome (Metronome Sound) You can change the sound that’s played by the metronome. The metronome will sound when you enter the setting screen. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button. The display will indicate “Fnc”...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Part That Will Begin The Count-Down (Countdown Part)

    Various Settings Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Count-down (Countdown Part) Specifies the part that will determine the beginning of the performance when adding a count-down. The count will sound before the selected part begins playing. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 75: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings Here you can make various MIDI-related settings for the DP- 990. For more about MIDI, refer to “Connecting to MIDI Devices” (p. 84). Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control) When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to Local Off.

  • Page 76: Midi Transmit Channel Settings (Midi Transmit Channel)

    Various Settings MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Channel) This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the DP-990 will transmit. MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16. By connecting MIDI devices and specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those devices.

  • Page 77: Other Settings

    Other Settings Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK) Connecting the DP-990 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the DP-990. To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or NOTE other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 78: Changing The External Memory Setting (External Memory Mode)

    If you are playing the DP-990 through a connected external system, there may be cases in which the volume from your external system is too low even when the DP-990’s volume is turned to the maximum setting. In such cases, you can adjust the master gain setting as follows.

  • Page 79: Changing The Parts Assigned To The Track Buttons During Smf Playback (Track Assign)

    You can set the DP-990 so that the recommended tones are automatically assigned or not assigned. Hold down the [Brilliance] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 80: Remembering The Settings (Memory Backup)

    Executing this operation will not erase the songs from internal memory or USB memory. If you want to erase all songs from the DP-990‘s internal memory and all songs from USB memory, refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 60).

  • Page 81: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    When the Factory Reset has been completed, the following display will appear. Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward the left to minimize the volume. Switch the power off, then back on. Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) If you activate the Panel Lock function, all buttons will be locked and non-functional.

  • Page 82: Connecting To Other Devices

    Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection. Switch on the DP-990. Switch on the connected speakers. Adjust the volume level on the DP-990 and the connected speakers. When you play the DP-990’s keyboard, the sound is played from the connected speakers.

  • Page 83: Playing Sounds Of An Audio Device Through The Dp-990

    Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the DP-990 Turn the volume all the way down on the DP- 990 and on the audio device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the DP-990 and connected audio device.

  • Page 84: Connecting To Midi Devices

    The DP-990 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the DP-990 to an external device for even greater versatility.

  • Page 85: Connecting A Computer

    You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the DP-990 to your computer. If the DP-990 is connected to a computer in which sequencer software is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the DP-990 can be saved on your computer.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector. If you disconnect the pedal cable from the DP-990 while the power is on, the pedal effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition. Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”...
  • Page 87 Is the DP-990 in Dual performance? Sounds are heard twice (doubled) When the DP-990 is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control when the keyboard is played to off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.
  • Page 88 Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the DP-990’s power or select a song. There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power, save your recorded performance in internal Memory.

  • Page 89: Error Messages

    Please use 44.1 kHz 16-bit linear WAV format audio files. E.30 The internal memory capacity of the DP-990 is full. The DP-990 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce E.40 the amount of MIDI data sent to the DP-990.

  • Page 90: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Grand Piano1 Piano + Str. Harpsichord Grand Piano2 Piano+Choir Honky-tonk E.Piano Pop E.Piano FM E.Piano Vibraphone Celesta ’60s E.Piano Clav. Morning Lite Organ ChurchOrgan1 ChurchOrgan2 Combo Jz.Org Ballad Organ Nason flt 8’ Mellow Bars Light Organ Lower Organ Strings Rich Strings OrchestraStr...
  • Page 91 EP Phase Harpsichord Coupled Hps. Harpsi.w Harpsi.o Clav. Pulse Clav. Celesta Glockenspiel Music Box Vibraphone Vibraphone w Marimba Marimba w Xylophone TubularBells Church Bell Carillon Santur Organ 1 TremoloOrgan ’60s Organ Organ 2 Perc.Organ 1 Chorus Organ Perc.Organ 2 Rock Organ Church Org.1 Church Org.2 Church Org.3...
  • Page 92 Tone List French Horn1 French Horn2 Brass 1 Brass 2 Synth Brass1 Synth Brass3 AnalogBrass1 Jump Brass Synth Brass2 Synth Brass4 AnalogBrass2 Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Oboe English Horn Bassoon Clarinet Piccolo Flute Recorder Pan Flute Bottle Blow Shakuhachi Whistle...
  • Page 93 Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jetplane Starship Burst Noise Applause Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps Gun Shot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion * In the tone group “Others” when you hold down the [-] or [+] button to switch tone in succession, the tones will stop changing at number 006 and number 015.
  • Page 94 Tone List Standard Set High-Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Kick Drum 2 Kick Drum 1 Side Stick Snare Drum Hand Clap Electric Snare 3 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-Hat 1 [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-Hat 1...
  • Page 95 Analog Set High-Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell TR-808 Kick 2 TR-808 Kick 1 TR-808 Rim shot TR-808 Snare Hand Clap Electric Snare 6 TR-808 Low Tom 2 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 1 [EXC1] TR-808 Low Tom 1 TR-808 Closed Hi-Hat 2 [EXC1] TR-808 Mid Tom 2...
  • Page 96 Tone List SFX Set ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- High Q Slap Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks Square Click Metronome Click Metronome Bell Guitar Fret Noise Guitar Cutting Noise Up Guitar Cutting Noise Down String Slap of Double Bass Fl.Key Click Laughing...

  • Page 97: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin La Campanella Trio Grande Scherzo No.2 Sonate No.15 Liebesträume 3 Étude, op.10-3 Je te veux Valse, op.64-1 Golliwog’s Cakewalk Fantaisie-Impromptu Arabesque 1 An der schönen, blauen Donau Auf Flügeln des Gesanges Mazurka No.5 Gymnopédie 1 Étude, op.25-1...

  • Page 98: Parameters Stored In Memory Backup

    Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Brilliance (On/Off, Brilliance) Key Touch 3D Sound Control (On/Off, Depth) Dynamics Sound Control (Off, Type) Reverb (On/Off, Depth) Dual Balance Split Point Twin Piano Mode 3D Mode Hammer Response Transpose Mode Damper Pedal Part Tuning Temperament (Temperament, Tonic) Stretch Tuning Damper Resonance...

  • Page 99: Music Files That The Dp-990 Can Use

    * This instrument (DP-990) is not able to play back VIMA TUNES images. SMF Music Files...

  • Page 100: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model DP-990 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 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99...

  • Page 101: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications DP-990: Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) Touch: 5 levels/Fixed Touch Touch Sensitivity Hammer Response: Off/1–10 Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano <Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite Max.
  • Page 102 Options USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive, CD Drive Holder *1 A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website. http://www.roland.com/ In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change NOTE without prior notice.

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Numerics 3D Mode ... 67 3D Sound Control ... 29 AC Adaptor ... 18 AC INLET ... 16 Accomp Track ... 74 All Song Play ... 45 AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jack ... 16 Bottom Panel ... 17 Brilliance Button ... 14 CD ...
  • Page 104 Index Octave Shift ... 68 Panel Lock ... 81 Parameters ... 98 Pedal ... 21 PEDAL Connector ... 16 Pedal Cord ... 18 Pedal jack ... 18 PHONES Jack ... 17, 21 Playback Transpose ... 49 Power On ... 20 Power Switch ...
  • Page 105 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : DP-990 Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : (323) 890-3700 Telephone : NOTICE AVIS For EU Countries...
  • Page 106 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. EGYPT 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 107 For China...
  • Page 108 04788712 07-08-1N...

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