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Before using this unit, carefully
read the sections entitled:
"IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (p. 3), "USING
THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 4), and
"IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 6).
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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Owner's Manual
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................................................... 6
Main Features of the pt-2700 ....................................................... 7
Button Descriptions ...................................................................... 8
Getting Started........................................................................... 10
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................................ 10
Opening and Closing the Lid ...................................................................................... 10
About the Pedals ........................................................................................................... 10
Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................................. 11
Setting the Music Stand ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Headphones ............................................................................................. 12
Listening to the Demo Songs....................................................... 13
Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs ............................................................................ 13
Selecting a Song for Playback ...................................................................................... 14
List of Demo Songs........................................................................................................ 15
Playing the Keyboard ................................................................ 16
Playing with Various Sounds ...................................................................................... 16
Layering Two Instrument Sounds-Dual Play ......................................................... 16
Adding Reverberation to the Sound-Reverb Effect ............................................... 18
Adding Breadth to the Sound-Chorus Effect.......................................................... 19
Sounding the Metronome............................................................................................. 20
Try Recording Your Performance ................................................ 22
Recording........................................................................................................................ 22
Listening to the Recorded Performance ..................................................................... 24
Deleting Recorded Songs.............................................................................................. 24
Convenient Functions.................................................................. 25
Changing Keyboard Touch Sensitivity ...................................................................... 25
Transposing without Changing Your Fingering-Key Transpose ....................... 25
Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound-Master Tuning ................................................. 26
Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play............................................................. 27
Changing the Depth of the Reverb ............................................................................. 27
Changing the Depth of the Chorus ............................................................................ 27
Changing the Damper Pedal's Resonance ................................................................ 28
Playing Songs Using Tunings from Classical Music ............................................... 28
Changing Tuning Curves ............................................................................................ 29
Disabling Buttons-Panel Lock .................................................................................. 30
Connecting to MIDI Devices......................................................... 31
About the MIDI Connectors ........................................................................................ 31
Making the Connections .............................................................................................. 31
(Local On/Off and Omni On/Off).............................................................................. 32
Set the MIDI Channel ................................................................................................... 33
Transmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data-Program Change ..................... 34
Turning Transmission and Reception of Control Changes On/Off ..................... 35
Transmitting Performance Data from MIDI Out ..................................................... 35
Connecting to Audio Equipment .................................................. 36
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 37
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard ........................................... 38
MIDI Implementation Chart......................................................... 39
Specifications ............................................................................. 40
Index ......................................................................................... 41
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Manual USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 6 Main Features of the pt-2700 ... 7 Button Descriptions ... 8 Getting Started... 10 Connecting the Power Cord ... 10 Opening and Closing the Lid ... 10 About the Pedals ... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
fig.04 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. -
Page 4: 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 5 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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Page 6: Important Notes
Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction. • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. -
Page 7: Main Features Of The Pt-2700
Nine tones for use in a wide variety of musical genres The pt-2700 features not only piano tones, but nine different internal tones that you can use in a variety of musical genres (8 tones + 1 tone [in Split mode]). -
Page 8: Button Descriptions
[E.PIANO 2] Button [STRINGS] Button [CHOIR] Button [PIPE ORGAN] Button [HARPSICHORD] Button By holding down three of these buttons while you then press a specific key, you can make various settings on the pt-2700. → “Functions Assigned to the Keyboard” (p. 38) - Page 9 This starts and stops the demo songs, or a recorded performance (p. 13, p. 24). It also is used to start/stop recording (p. 22). (REC) ] Button Press this button to put pt-2700 in recording standby (p. 22). [DEMO/KEY TOUCH] Button This plays the demo songs (p. 13).
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Page 10: Getting Started
The damper pedal on the pt-2700 recreates this resonance when depressed. This resonance is called “Sympathetic Resonance.”... -
Page 11: Turning The Power On And Off
Use the [VOLUME] slider to adjust the overall volume. fig.3-08 Setting the Music Stand Insert the music stand into the two holes as shown in the figure below. fig.3-02 NOTE Before moving the pt-2700, be sure to remove the music stand as a safety precaution. Getting Started... -
Page 12: Connecting Headphones
Getting Started Connecting Headphones The pt-2700 features two headphone jacks. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. -
Page 13: Listening To The Demo Songs
Listening to the Demo Songs The pt-2700 features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 Press the [DEMO/KEY TOUCH] button, and confirm that the indicator has lit. The [ (PLAY) ] button’s indicator starts blinking. fig.4-02.e Press Press the [ blinking to lit. -
Page 14: Selecting A Song For Playback
Listening to the Demo Songs NOTE NOTE Selecting a Song for Playback Here’s how you can select and play a desired demo song. While holding down the [DEMO/KEY TOUCH] button, and press the TONE button that corresponds to the demo song you wish to hear. Four demo songs are assigned to each one of the TONE buttons. -
Page 15: List Of Demo Songs
His writing credits include commercial music for BBC radio and television, as well as scoring jazz and classical works. Having been a product specialist for Roland U.K., John is now actively involved in music software composing/programming for both Roland Japan and various music publishers. -
Page 16: Playing The Keyboard
The pt-2700 allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano. The pt-2700’s sounds are called “Tones.” Use the eight TONE buttons to select tones. When the pt-2700 is turned on, the tone is reset to “GRAND PIANO.” fig.5-01 Press any TONE button and confirm that its indicator is lit. -
Page 17: Using Two Different Sounds For Right And Left Hands-Split Function
Using Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands—Split Function The piano allows you to divide the keyboard into two sections, upper and lower, and to play two different Tones. Dividing the keyboard is called “Split” and the key where the keyboard is split is called the “Split Point.”... -
Page 18: Adding Reverberation To The Sound-Reverb Effect
Playing the Keyboard Adding Reverberation to the Sound—Reverb Effect The pt-2700 allows you to add reverberation to what you play on the keyboard. With the Reverb Effect, you can get a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert hall or similar space. -
Page 19: Adding Breadth To The Sound-Chorus Effect
Adding Breadth to the Sound—Chorus Effect The pt-2700 allows you to add chorus to what you play on the keyboard. By adding the Chorus Effect, you can give the sound greater dimension, with more fatness and breadth. The settings of the Chorus Effect are memorized independently for each sound. -
Page 20: Sounding The Metronome
Playing the Keyboard Sounding the Metronome You can start or stop the metronome with a single button. In addition to adjusting the tempo and time, you can also change the sound and volume of the metronome. fig.5-09 Press the Metronome [ begin sounding. -
Page 21: Changing The Metronome Tempo
■ Checking the Metronome Volume Press and hold the Metronome [ The TONE button indicators will blink to indicate the current volume. ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo The metronome tempo is adjusted by the Metronome [TEMPO] slider. You can select a tempo in the range of 40–208. fig.5-13 ■... -
Page 22: Try Recording Your Performance
Try Recording Your Performance You can record what you play on your piano. Only one song can be recorded on the pt-2700. If a previously recorded NOTE performance exists, it will be erased the moment you begin recording another performance. - Page 23 Press the [ The keyboard is put in record standby mode. The [ (PLAY) ] button’s indicator flashes. fig.6-05.e If you want to cancel the recording, then press the [ the indicator dark. If you wish to stop the metronome, press the Metronome [ make the indicator go dark.
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Page 24: Listening To The Recorded Performance
Try Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance Listen to the performance you recorded. Press the [ The performance you recorded will play back. When the recorded performance ends, the (PLAY) ] button indicator will go dark, and playback will stop. fig.6-08.e If you wish to stop playback during the performance, press the (PLAY) ] button to make the indicator go dark. -
Page 25: Convenient Functions
E2 key. fig.7-04.e While holding down NOTE The transposition setting is effective only on sounds performed on the pt-2700’s keyboard. This setting is not effective on tones from external MIDI messages played on the pt-2700. C2~B2 Press... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Pitch Of The Sound-Master Tuning
Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound—Master Tuning In situations such as when playing in ensemble with other instruments, you can adjust the pt-2700’s reference pitch to that of another instrument. Middle A is generally used as the standard reference pitch for tuning instruments. -
Page 27: Changing The Volume Balance In Dual Play
Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual Play (p. 16). When the Keyboard is turned on, the response is set to “Standard.” This setting remains in effect until the keyboard’s power is turned off. -
Page 28: Changing The Damper Pedal's Resonance
The damper pedal on the pt-2700 recreates this resonance when depressed. This resonance is called “Sympathetic Resonance.”... -
Page 29: Changing Tuning Curves
“Tuning Curve.” Changing the tuning curve results in a subtle change in the sound of the chords. pt-2700 can switch the tuning curve. “Type 2” (Stretch Tuning) is the power-on default for the tuning curve. -
Page 30: Disabling Buttons-Panel Lock
It will not be possible to switch to another sound. Switching the power off and back on again releases the panel lock and returns the pt-2700 to its usual state. You can set Panel Lock in Step 3 above by turning on the power while holding down any TONE button other than the [GRAND PIANO] button. -
Page 31: Connecting To Midi Devices
Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the pt-2700 to an external MIDI device. If the pt-2700 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, a performance recorded on the pt-2700 can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. -
Page 32: Cautions When Connecting An External Midi Device (Local On/Off And Omni On/Off)
Off. fig.8-07.e Sequencer If the pt-2700 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT- Memory 90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local Off message. -
Page 33: Set The Midi Channel
■ Receiving on all MIDI channels— Omni On/Off When set to Omni On, the pt-2700 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on. When set to Omni Off, the pt-2700 will recognize only the messages that arrive on the MIDI channel that has been selected, as explained under “Set the MIDI Channel.”... -
Page 34: Transmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data-Program Change
“On” (it will transmit/receive Program Change messages). If you set it to “Off,” the pt-2700 will no longer send out Program Change message when you change the tone being used. Also, the pt-2700 will then ignore any Program Change messages when that are sent to it by an external unit, and will not change the tone it is playing. -
Page 35: Turning Transmission And Reception Of Control Changes On/Off
Each time the power is turned on, the instrument will always be set to “On” (it will transmit/receive all Control Change messages). If you set it to “Off” the pt-2700 will no longer send or receive any Control Change messages. While holding down the [GRAND PIANO] button, [UPRIGHT PIANO] button, and [STRINGS] button, press the “A5”... -
Page 36: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the pt-2700 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the pt-2700 through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. ■ Connectors fig.09-10... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
The recorded performance has been deleted ❍ The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the pt-2700 is turned off (p. 22). ❍ If you record again after recording, the first-recorded performance will be erased (p. 22). -
Page 38: Functions Assigned To The Keyboard
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard Convenient Functions Power Key Transpose (P. 25) Functions for Temperament fig.11-00.e Power Changing the Tuning Curve (P. 29) Functions for MIDI fig.11-00.e Power Setting the MIDI Channel (P. 33) • While holding down the [DEMO/KEY TOUCH] button, press the corresponding key. -
Page 39: Midi Implementation Chart
* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. MIDI Implementation Chart Transmitted 1–16... -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications pt-2700: Roland Digital Piano < Keyboard> ● Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard) ● Touch Sensitivity 3 levels ● Keyboard Mode Whole Dual Split < Sound Generator> ● Maximum Polyphony 64 voices ● Tones 9 (GRAND PIANO, UPRIGHT PIANO, E.PIANO 1, E.PIANO 2, STRINGS, CHOIR, PIPE ORGAN,... -
Page 41: Index
Index Audio Equipment...36 Beat ...21 Chorus...19, 27 Control Change ...35 Delete ...24 Damper Pedal ...10, 28 Demo Song ...13–15 Dual Play ...16, 27 Headphones ...12 Input Jack...36 Key Transpose ...25 Local On/Off ...32 Master Tuning ...26 Metronome ...20 Sound ...21 Tempo ...21 Time...21 Volume...20... - Page 42 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
- Page 43 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 44 Contents Name Instrument Music Stand Manual Set AC Cord Set This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Qty. pt-2700 03014967 ’03-11-3N...