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Main Specifications
Roland RP501R: Digital Piano
88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory
Keyboard
Feel)
Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
Sound Generator
MIDI Format: Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite
MIDI, Turning music sheet: Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (Only on Bluetooth-
Bluetooth
equipped models)
Power Supply
AC adaptor
9 W (3 W-22 W)
9 W: Average power consumption while piano is played with
volume at center position
Power Consumption
3 W: Power consumption immediately after power-up; nothing
being played
22 W: Rated power consumption
Provision of Bluetooth functionality
Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth functionality might not be included.
If Bluetooth functionality is included
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's
Manual p. 18). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
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The Bluetooth logo appears
when you turn on the power.
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Dimensions
1,378 (W) x 423 (D) x 992 (H) mm
(with music rest)
54-1/4 (W) x 16-11/16 (D) x 39-1/16 (H) inches
Weight
40.8 kg / 90 lbs
Owner's manual, Leaflet "Assembling the Piano,"
Accessories
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY, " AC adaptor, Power cord
(for connecting AC adaptor), Headphone Hook, Music Rest
USB Flash Memory
Options
* Use a commercially available USB flash drive or a USB flash
(Sold Separately)
drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all
commercially available USB flash drives will work with this unit.
* This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document
was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3 W: Power consumption immediately after power-up; nothing * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document being played was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. 22 W: Rated power consumption Provision of Bluetooth functionality Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth functionality might not be included.

  • Page 2: Operation Guide

    Operation Guide Settings for items with this icon are saved by Memory Backup (p. 11). Performing Selecting Tones ([Piano] [Other] Buttons) This digital piano lets you enjoy playing a variety of piano tones (sounds) and other Display Explanation types of tones. Ballade Piano You can select a tone and adjust the way that it sounds.
  • Page 3 Using the Metronome ([Metronome] Button) You can perform while the metronome sounds. You can adjust the List of Time Signatures tempo or beat of the metronome. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and Display Beat Display Beat...

  • Page 4: Playing Back Songs

    Operation Guide Playing Back Songs How to Use Song Mode ([Song] Button) Press the [Song] button to select Song mode. Press the [Song] button, and then use the [-] [+] buttons. Press the [Metronome] button. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the tempo. In the middle of a song, pressing the [-] button will return you Changing the to the beginning of the song.

  • Page 5: Using Automatic Accompaniment (Rhythm) That Matches Your Chords

    Using Automatic Accompaniment (Rhythm) That Matches Your Chords How to Use Rhythm Mode ([Rhythm] Button) Press the [Rhythm] button to select Rhythm mode. Rhythms include not only drum sounds, but also accompaniments featuring instruments such as piano, guitar, bass, and strings. Split is turned on.

  • Page 6: Recording Performances

    Operation Guide Recording Performances You can record your performance, including accompaniment. Stopping Recording You can play back a recorded performance to check your playing, or to play along with Press the [s] button. By pressing the [s] button once again, you can hear the song that you Getting Ready to Record just recorded.

  • Page 7: Playing Songs From A Usb Flash Drive (Sold Separately)

    • Never insert or remove a USB flash drive while this unit is turned on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB flash drives. • Use a commercially available USB flash drive or a USB flash drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work with this unit.

  • Page 8: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Settings for items with this icon are saved by Memory Backup (p. 11). Front Panel Adjusting the Volume and Balance (Volume Buttons) About the Display This indicates the tone number, song number, measure number, tempo, selected Overall Volume function, or value.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Use a commercially available simultaneously. USB flash drive or a USB A Headphones 3D Ambience effect will be flash drive sold by Roland. applied, producing the sensation that the However, we cannot sound is emanating from the piano itself guarantee that all commercially available USB flash even when using headphones (p.

  • Page 10: Before You Play

    Before You Play Opening/Closing the Lid Turning the Power On/Off You must use both hands to open or close the lid. Turning the Power On Opening the Lid Turn the [L] switch ON. Use both hands to lift the edge of the lid, and push it away from yourself.

  • Page 11: Various Settings (Function Mode)

    ° Various Settings (Function Mode) Basic Operation in Function Mode Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Split] button. Memory backup Function mode is selected. The settings of this digital piano will return to their default state when you turn off the power.

  • Page 12: Changing The Tuning Method (Stretch Tuning)

    Various Settings (Function Mode) Display Value Explanation Changing the Tuning Method (Stretch Tuning) 1 , 2 This setting changes the type of stretch tuning, a tuning method that is used specifically for pianos, in which the high notes are tuned slightly sharper and the low notes are tuned slightly flatter.

  • Page 13: Making The Power Automatically Turn Off After A Time (Auto Off)

    Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Display Value Explanation Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off) OFF , 10 , 30 , 240 [min.] This specifies the auto-off setting. The remaining time blinks before the power turns off. When there is less than one minute remaining, the countdown will be in seconds. * This setting is saved automatically when you change it .

  • Page 14: Using The Bluetooth® Functionality

    This unit will be paired with the mobile device. When pairing Here’s how to use this unit’s pedal to operate (turn pages on) a succeeds, the model name of this unit (“RP501R”) is added to the music score app on your mobile device.

  • Page 15: Changing The Operating Keys Of The Page Turning Function

    Right page turning app. NOTE Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [Split] Do not tap the “RP501R” that is shown in the Bluetooth settings button to exit Function mode. of the mobile device. Transferring MIDI Data Problems with Bluetooth Functionality Here’s how to make settings for transmitting and receiving MIDI...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    (p. 13). It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer, the nearest Roland Service Center, The volume or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information. ”...

  • Page 17: Message List

    There may be a problem with the system. E.51 Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved after you have tried a number of times, contact the Roland service center. The USB flash drive connector was subjected to excessive current. E.65 Make sure that there is no problem with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

  • Page 18: Using The Unit Safely

    Care of the Keyboard affixed to the back of this device. are registered trademarks owned by • Roland assumes no liability concerning • Do not write on the keyboard with Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such the restoration of any stored content...
  • Page 19 ° Tone List [Piano] button Name Name Name Name Concert Piano Magical Piano Piano + Choir Harpsichord Ballade Piano Piano + Strings Rock Piano Coupled Harpsichord Bright Piano Piano + Pad Ragtime Piano [Other] button Name Name Name Name Trem. TineEP Mallet Isle Ballad Organ Dcy ChoirPad...
  • Page 20 ° Chord Fingering List C#M7 E M7 C#m7 E m7 CmM7 C#mM7 DmM7 E mM7 EmM7 FmM7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim Fdim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Dm7 ( 5 ) E m7 ( 5 ) Em7 ( 5 ) Fm7 ( 5 ) Caug...
  • Page 21 F#M7 A M7 B M7 F#m7 A m7 B m7 F#mM7 GmM7 A mM7 AmM7 B mM7 BmM7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) A m7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) B m7 ( 5 ) Bm7 ( 5 ) F#aug...
  • Page 22 ° Internal Song List Song Name Composer Song Name Composer a.01 a.61 Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin Zigeuner Tanz Heinrich Lichner a.02 a.62 Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin La Cinquantaine Gabriel Marie a.03 a.63 Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin Csikos Post Hermann Necke Franz Peter Schubert, a.64...
  • Page 24 Compliance Information Statement Model Name : RP501R Type of Equipment : Digital Piano Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Address : Telephone : (323) 890-3700 Model Name : Type of Equipment :...
  • Page 25 For EU countries European Community Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Roland Corporation, declares that this RP501R is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Hereby, Roland Corporation, declares that this RP501R is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant English provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

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