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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.
Roland Digital Piano
Owner's Manual
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................................................... 6
Main Features of the MP-500 ....................................................... 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
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 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
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Roland Digital Piano Owner’s Manual USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 4 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 6 Main Features of the MP-500 ... 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

    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.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Do not apply undue force to the music stand 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 7: Main Features Of The Mp-500

    Nine tones for use in a wide variety of musical genres The MP-500 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

    [Vibraphone] Button [Pipe Organ] Button [Strings] Button By holding down three of these buttons while you then press a specific key, you can make various settings on the MP-500. → “Functions Assigned to the Keyboard” (p. 38) Reverb Chorus Piano 1...
  • 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 MP-500 in recording standby (p. 22). [Demo Song/Key Touch] Button This plays the demo songs (p. 13).

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    The damper pedal on the MP-500 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 MP-500, be sure to remove the music stand as a safety precaution. Getting Started Volume...

  • Page 12: Connecting Headphones

    Getting Started Connecting Headphones The MP-500 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 MP-500 features thirty two internal piano songs. Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs fig.4-01 Volume Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button, and confirm that the indicator has lit. The [Play] button’s indicator starts blinking.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Song For Playback

    Listening to the Demo Songs It is not possible to change the tempo of a demo song. NOTE If you press the [Demo Song/Key Touch] button while the metronome is sounding NOTE (p. 20), the metronome will stop sounding. It is not possible to sound the metronome while a demo song is playing.

  • 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 MP-500 allows you to play using eight different sounds including piano. The MP-500’s sounds are called “Tones.” Use the eight Tone buttons to select tones. When the MP-500 is turned on, the tone is reset to “Piano 1.” fig.5-01 Volume...

  • 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 MP-500 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 MP-500 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 Volume Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Press the Metronome [On/Off] button, and the metronome will begin...

  • Page 21: Changing The Metronome Tempo

    ■ Checking the Metronome Volume Press and hold the Metronome [On/Off] button. 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 Tempo 40 60 80 96...

  • 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 MP-500. If a previously recorded NOTE performance exists, it will be erased the moment you begin recording another performance.
  • Page 23 Press the [Rec] button to turn on the indicator. 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 [Rec] button once more to make the indicator dark.

  • Page 24: Listening To The Recorded Performance

    Try Recording Your Performance Listening to the Recorded Performance Listen to the performance you recorded. Press the [Play] button to make the indicator light. 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

    Demo Song While holding down NOTE The transposition setting is effective only on sounds performed on the MP-500’s keyboard. This setting is not effective on tones from external MIDI messages played on the MP-500. Demo Song Electric Electric Harpsi-...

  • 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 MP-500’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 MP-500 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. MP-500 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 MP-500 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 [Piano 1] button.

  • Page 31: Connecting To Midi Devices

    Connecting to MIDI Devices Read this chapter if you wish to connect the MP-500 to an external MIDI device. If the MP-500 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, a performance recorded on the MP-500 can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer.

  • Page 32: Cautions When Connecting An External Midi Device

    “C5” note to turn the setting Off. fig.8-07.e Sequencer If the MP-500 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT- 90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When Memory 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 MP-500 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on. When set to Omni Off, the MP-500 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 MP-500 will no longer send out Program Change message when you change the tone being used. Also, the MP-500 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 MP-500 will no longer send or receive any Control Change messages. While holding down the [Piano 1] button, [Piano 2] button, and [Harpsichord] button, press the “A5”...

  • Page 36: Connecting To Audio Equipment

    Connecting to Audio Equipment When you connect the MP-500 to audio equipment, you can play the sounds from the MP-500 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 MP-500 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 Electric Electric Harpsi- Vibra- Pipe Tempo Volume Reverb Chorus Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1 Piano 2 chord phone Organ Strings 40 60 80 96 120 168 Tone Power Key Transpose (P. 25) Functions for Temperament fig.11-00.e Electric...

  • 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 MP-500: Roland Digital Piano < Keyboard> ● Keyboard 88 keys (Progressive Hammer Action Mechanism) ● Touch Sensitivity 3 levels ● Keyboard Mode Whole Dual Split < Sound Generator> ● Maximum Polyphony 64 voices ● Tones 9 (Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric Piano 1, Electric Piano 2,...

  • 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. SINGAPORE AFRICA AFRICA Swee Lee Company 150 Sims Drive, EGYPT SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676 Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • 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 This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Contents Name Qty. Instrument Music Stand Manual Set AC Cord Set 03015189 ’03-6-3N...

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