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Roland LX-10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the LX-10. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the LX-10’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. About the Manual You should first read the “Before You Play” (p. 18) section of the owner’s manual (this document). This explains how to connect the power cord and turn on the power.
  • Page 5 Versatile functionality you expect from a digital piano Piano Designer The LX-10 rivals the sound and expressive power of a grand piano, with careful simulation of the changes in sound produced by opening or closing the grand piano lid, the subtle sounds of releasing a key, the sympathetic resonance between strings, and the sound of the damper pedal being pressed to move the damper away from the strings.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... 4 About the Manual...4 Conventions in this Manual... 4 Features of the LX-10...4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 8 Important Notes ... 11 Names of Things and What They Do 14 Front Panel ...14 Bottom Panel (Rear) ...16 Bottom Panel (Front Bottom Left) ...16...
  • Page 7 Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the LX-10 ... 93 Connecting to MIDI Devices... 94 Connecting a Computer to the LX-10 ... 94 Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the LX-10 ... 94 Connecting a Computer ... 95 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Do not use overseas 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. Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or...
  • Page 10 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Place in a well ventilated location 101a The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti- lation. Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the power cord 102b Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or...

  • Page 11: Important Notes

    However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

  • Page 12: Additional Precautions

    • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a internal memory or a USB memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...
  • 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. * XGLite ( ) 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 LX-10 (p. 21). If headphones are connected, this adjusts the headphone volume (p. 23). [Brilliance] knob Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 21).
  • Page 15 19 20 22 23 ] (Rec) button This lets you record your own performance into the LX-10 (p. 60). Track buttons You can use these buttons to play back or record your performance separately for each hand (p. 54, p. 63).

  • Page 16: Bottom Panel (Rear)

    (p. 92). Bottom Panel (Front Bottom Left) fig.JackPanel.eps Phones jacks Here you can connect headphones. The LX-10 lets you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p. 23). MIDI Out/In connectors You can connect these to external MIDI devices to transfer performance data (p.

  • Page 17: Bottom Panel (Front Right)

    CD drive, and play back stored songs (p. 50). You can also use USB memory to save a song you’ve recorded on the LX-10 (p. 73). By rotating the base you can neatly store the USB memory or USB cable.

  • Page 18: Before You Play

    Connect the included power cord to the AC In (AC Inlet) located at the rear of the bottom panel. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet. fig.PowerCord.eps You must use the power cord included with the LX-10. NOTE...

  • Page 19: Opening/Closing The Lid

    Opening/Closing the Lid To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly. The lid of the LX-10 is designed to close softly even if NOTE you remove your hands from it. However, it will close quite abruptly if it has been opened only slightly. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

  • Page 20: Using The Music Rest

    Before You Play Using the Music Rest You can place music books or sheet music on the top edge of the opened lid. Tips for Placing Music • Insert the sheet music into the groove on the top edge of the lid.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Sound's Volume And Brilliance

    Mellow Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the LX-10’s display. fig.Contrast-e.eps To adjust the brightness, turn the [Display Contrast] knob located at the right of the front panel. Cautions Regarding the LCD Display •...

  • Page 22: About The Pedals

    About the Adjuster If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the LX-10 to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows. • Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm contact with the floor.

  • Page 23: Listening Through Headphones

    Listening through Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the LX-10 without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the LX-10 has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks.

  • Page 24: Using External Memory

    Before You Play Using External Memory A song you’ve recorded on the LX-10 can be saved by copying it to separately sold USB memory (p. 77). You can also copy songs to a disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

  • Page 25: Listening To Demo Songs

    Listening to Demo Songs Listening to the Tone Demo Songs Now, try listening to demo songs. The LX-10 comes with seven demo songs. The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song. 981a All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal NOTE enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.
  • Page 26 Listening to Demo Songs When the following appears in the display If there is the performance you recorded but have not yet saved, the following display will appear if you attempt to select a song. fig.d-SongDelete.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 [ If you don’t want to delete your performance, press the [ your recorded performance, refer to “Saving the Songs You Record”...

  • Page 27: Listening To Piano Designer Demo Songs

    Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs Here’s how you can listen to the differences in various sounds created by the Piano Designer function (p. 29). Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button. The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash. The following appears in the display.

  • Page 28: Performing

    Performing Performing with a Variety of Sounds The LX-10 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 29: Adjusting The Piano Sound To Your Taste (Piano Designer)

    Adjusting the Piano Sound to Your Taste (Piano Designer) The LX-10 provides a “Piano Designer” function that lets you customize the piano sound by adjusting aspects such as the sound of the sympathetically vibrating piano strings. You can also save a favorite sound you’ve created (p. 89).
  • Page 30 Off, Preset, User tuned slightly flatter. If you select “Preset,” a standard tuning curve created for the LX-10 will be used. If you select “User,” you’ll be able to edit the stretched tuning yourself. Play the key (User: -50–0–+50) whose pitch you want to adjust, then use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust its pitch.
  • Page 31 Temperaments Temperament Equal Just (Major) Just (Minor) Arabic Kirnberger Meantone Pythagorean Werkmeister What is the Duplex Scale? The Duplex Scale is a system of sympathetically vibrating strings sometimes included in grand pianos. These sympathetically vibrating strings are not struck directly with hammers, but sound by vibrating in sympathy with the vibrations of other strings.

  • Page 32: 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. fig.d-KeyTouch.eps Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the keyboard touch.

  • Page 33: Adding Spatial Depth To The Sound (3D Sound Control)

    Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control) The LX-10 provides a “3D Sound Control” function, which creates the sense of spatial depth that you experience when playing a grand piano. This function adds the natural resonance and spaciousness that are characteristic of an acoustic piano.

  • Page 34: 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. A screen appears, allowing you to select the type of Dynamics Sound Control. fig.d-Dynamics.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.

  • Page 35: 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.

  • Page 36: Adding A Variety Effects To The Sound (Effects)

    Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound (Effects) In addition to reverb, you can apply a variety of effects to the LX-10’s sounds. These are referred to as “effects.” With the factory settings, an effect suitable for each tone is selected.

  • Page 37: Adding A Spinning Sound To Organ Tones (Rotary Effect)

    What the rotary effect does is to add a “spinning” effect similar to the sound of an organ using a rotating speaker. In most rotary speakers, the high-frequency speaker and low-frequency speaker rotate at different speeds. The LX-10 can simulate this complex type of modulation. Press the [Effects] button to switch the speed of the rotary effect between rapid and slow rotation.

  • Page 38: Changing The Key Of The Keyboard (Key Transpose)

    (Transpose Mode; p. 84). When the LX-10 is shipped from the factory, it is set so that the pitch of the keyboard and song will be transposed together “Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose)” (p. 58).
  • Page 39 Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major After Transposition to C Major Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic). Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys, to reach E, thus “+4”...

  • Page 40: Dividing The Keyboard For Two-Person Performance (Twin Piano)

    Performing 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 41: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Press the [Twin Piano] button, getting its indicator to light. fig.d-TwinPiano.eps When you turn Twin Piano on, the instrument will be in the following state. • The keyboard will be divided into left and right areas, with “middle C” located in the center of each area.

  • Page 42: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing 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 43: Changing The Tone Variations

    Changing the Tone Variations Changing the Tone 1 Press the [-] [+] buttons. fig.d-Dual.eps Changing the Tone 2 Hold down the Tone button for the Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press the [-] [+] buttons. fig.d-Dual.eps Performing...

  • Page 44: Changing The Volume Balance For Dual Play

    Performing Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2. fig.Panel-Balance-e.eps Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button. The current volume balance is shown. fig.d-DualBalance.eps Press the [-] [+] buttons to change the volume balance. The volume balance will change.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Switching Tone Groups And Tone Variations

    Performing Turning Off Split Play Press the [Split] button so its illumination is turned off. The right-hand tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard. When you switch from Dual Play (p. 42) to Split Play, the Tone 1 used in Dual Play is selected as the right-hand one for Split Play.

  • Page 47: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

    Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point You can change the split point (the key at which the keyboard is divided). The split point can be set to any value from B1 through B6. This is set to “F 3” at the factory settings. fig.SplitPoint-3-e.eps_78 fig.Panel-Split-e.eps Hold down the [Split] button and press a key set as the split point.

  • Page 48: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing Performing with the Metronome You can perform while the metronome sounds. The LX-10 provides a versatile Metronome function. You can adjust the volume or time signature of the metronome, and change the way that beats are marked. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of that song.

  • Page 49: Changing The Beat

    Changing the Beat Press the [Tempo/Beat] button several times so it’s lit in green. The beat is displayed. fig.d-MetronomeBeat.eps Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the beat. With the “0/4” setting, only weak beats will be sounded. When you record your performance, it will record in the beat that is selected. You can change the way in which the metronome will distinguish the beats.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Songs

    • Audio data (WAV) (when USB memory or CD drive is connected) • VIMA TUNES (CD-ROM for VIMA), music CDs (when CD drive is connected) For details on the types of audio data that can be played by the LX-10, refer to p. 99. fig.Panel-SongPlay-e.eps Selecting a Song Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 51 Fast-forward and Rewind • Press the [ • Press the [ at the beginning of the song, you will move to the beginning of the preceding song. • If you hold down the [ • If you hold down the [ About the Song Select Screen The song select screen shows the following information.

  • Page 52: Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

    Playing Back Songs Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) All songs in internal memory can be played repeatedly in succession. fig.Panel-Function-e.eps Making Preparations for Continuous Playback Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. A screen like the following will appear, and you’ll be in Function mode. fig.d-FuncMenu.eps Use the [▲] [ fig.d-FuncSongPlay.eps...
  • Page 53 Press the [-] [+] buttons to select “All Song.” fig.d-AllSongPlay.eps Press the [Piano Designer] button twice. You will return to the tone select screen. Specifying the First Song Press the [Song] button so it’s lit. Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the song. Press the [ The songs will play successively, starting with the selected song.

  • Page 54: 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. You can’t play back (mute) individual parts for audio data or a song from a music CD. NOTE fig.Panel-TrackMute-e.eps The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.

  • Page 55: 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 LX-10 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 56: 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 several times so it’s lit in red.

  • Page 57: Changing The Tempo Of Audio Data Or A Music Cd (Audio Tempo)

    Changing the Tempo of Audio Data or a Music CD (Audio Tempo) You can change the playback tempo of audio data or a song from a music CD. Press the [Tempo/Beat] button a number of times until “Audio Tempo” appears. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the screen, like this: tempo (button lit red) →...

  • Page 58: Changing The Key Of The Song Playback (Playback Transpose)

    Playing Back Songs Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose) The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback. fig.Panel-Transpose-e.eps Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 50). While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the pitch.

  • Page 59: Minimizing The Center Sounds In The Playback (Center Cancel)

    Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel) When playing back a commercially available music CD or audio data, you can minimize the sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals). fig.Panel-CenterCancel-e.eps Play back an audio data or music CD (p. 50). Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.

  • Page 60: Recording

    Recording You can easily record your performances. By playing back your performance you can listen to yourself playing, or use the keyboard to play the melody along with the song you recorded. You can perform the following types of recording. Recording just your own keyboard performance Selecting a track button and...

  • Page 61: Recording Your Keyboard Performance

    Press the [ The [ ] button lights, the [ standby. If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button. ] button. ] button begins flashing, and the LX-10 is put into recording ] button once again. Recording...

  • Page 62: Starting Recording

    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 lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.” Stopping Recording Press the [ Recording will stop.

  • Page 63: Recording Your Performance Separately For Each Hand

    Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand The LX-10’s 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 64 If you want to record another track, press the [ The following screen appears. fig.d-OverRec2.eps ] button. ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording ] button once again. ] button. ] button and [ ] button will light.
  • Page 65 If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back another song. NOTE You’ll have to erase (p. 69) or save (p. 73) the performance before playing back another song. ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording ] button once again. ] button.

  • Page 66: Recording Your Playing Along With A Song

    Recording 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 67: Settings For Recording

    During the count, the count measure is indicated in the lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.” ] button. ] button once again. ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording ] button once again. Right-hand part...
  • Page 68 Recording Stopping Recording Press the [ Recording will stop. Listening to the Recorded Performance In the song select screen, press the [ You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance. Press the [ The recorded performance will play. Press the [ The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power.

  • Page 69: Erasing Recorded Performances

    Erasing Recorded Performances You can erase recorded performances. fig.Panel-RecNew-e.eps Press the [Song] button. The screen for the recorded performance appears. fig.d-NewSong2.eps Press the [+] button. A confirmation message appears in the display. fig.d-SongDelete.eps If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ Press the [ The recorded performance is erased.

  • Page 70: Saving Your Performance

    NOTE you proceed. If you’re using new USB memory (sold separately) or floppy disk (sold separately) with the LX-10 for the first time, you’ll need to initialize (format) the USB memory or floppy disk before using it. The LX- NOTE 10 can’t use USB memory or floppy disk that has not been initialized.
  • Page 71 If the screen indicates “Error,” please refer to “Error Messages” (p. 100). NOTE Initializing the LX-10’s internal memory will not initialize settings other than the contents of internal memory. If you want to return settings other than the contents of internal memory to their factory- NOTE set condition, execute the Factory Reset operation (p.

  • Page 72: Saving And Copying

    Internal Memory Saving a recorded song in internal memory • A song you’ve recorded can be saved in the LX-10 so it won’t disappear when you turn off the power. A song you’ve recorded (but not saved) will disappear when you turn off the power. However, songs that have been saved in internal memory will not disappear when you turn off the power;...

  • Page 73: Saving The Songs You Record

    A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory or USB memory (sold separately). The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the LX-10’s power before they’ve been saved. Since songs saved in internal memory won’t be lost when the power is turned off, it’s convenient to save a song in internal memory if you want to keep it.
  • Page 74 Selecting the Save Destination for the Song fig.d-FileSave2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in internal memory (inside the LX-10), external memory (USB memory) or floppy disk. Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to highlight the save-destination number.

  • Page 75: Deleting A Song

    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. 70). fig.Panel-deleteSong-e.eps If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p.
  • Page 76 Saving Your Performance Selecting the Song to Delete Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from internal memory (the LX-10’s memory), external memory (USB memory) or floppy disk. Press the [▼] button. fig.d-FileDelete2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.

  • Page 77: Copying A Song

    Copying a Song Songs that have been saved in internal memory can be copied to USB memory or floppy disk. Alternatively, songs stored on a USB memory device or floppy disk can be copied to internal memory. fig.Panel-SaveSong-e.eps Preparing for the Copy Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p.
  • Page 78 Saving Your Performance Selecting the Song to Copy Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-source memory. Press the [▼] button. fig.d-FileCopy2.eps Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to copy. If you choose “Copy all,” all songs in the copy-source memory will be copied. Press the [ The song copy-destination selection screen appears.

  • Page 79: Various Settings

    Various Settings In “Function mode” you can make various settings for performance and recording. Basic Operation in Function Mode fig.Panel-Function-e.eps Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. A screen like the following appears, and you’ll be in Function mode.

  • Page 80: Tuning Settings

    “master tuning.” p. 88 p. 89 Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button. p. 89 The LX-10 will enter Function mode. p. 89 p. 90 Use the [▲] button to select “Master Tuning.” fig.d-FuncMenu.eps Press the [ screen.

  • Page 81: Equalizer Settings

    Equalizer Settings Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) You can use the equalizer to modify the tonal character of the sound by boosting or reducing just the low-frequency or high- frequency range of the sound. Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button.

  • Page 82: Song Playback Settings

    Changing the Song Playback Method (Play Mode) You can choose the way in which songs are played back on the LX-10; one song at a time, or all songs successively. Setting Description Songs will play one at a time.

  • Page 83: Changing The Cd Settings

    Changing the CD Settings Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back (CD/Audio Type) The LX-10 may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD manually.

  • Page 84: Sounding A Count Before The Melody Begins (Countdown)

    Various Settings Sounding a Count Before the Melody Begins (Countdown) A “count-down” is when a count is sounded at the end of the song’s introduction (before you begin playing the keyboard). If you will be playing along with the song, sounding a count will help you match the timing of your playing with the song.

  • Page 85: Pedal Settings

    Twin Piano (p. 40), Dual play (p. 42), or Split play (p. 45). MIDI Settings Here you can make various MIDI-related settings for the LX-10. For more about MIDI, refer to “Connecting to MIDI Devices” (p. 94). Preventing Doubled Notes When...

  • Page 86: Midi Transmit Channel Settings (Midi Transmit Ch.)

    Playing the keyboard or playing back a song will not produce sound. MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Ch.) This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the LX-10 will transmit. MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16.

  • Page 87: Specifying The V-Link Transmission Channel

    Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver) Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the LX-10 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Volume (Master Gain)

    If you are playing the LX-10 through a connected external system, there may be cases in which the volume from your external system is too low even when the LX-10’s [Volume] knob is turned to the maximum setting. In such cases, you can adjust the master gain setting as follows.

  • Page 89: Switching Vima Tunes Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone)

    When you press a flashing Tone button, the recommended tone is then selected, enabling you to perform the selected song using a tone matched to that song as it plays back. You can set the LX-10 so that the recommended tones are automatically assigned or not assigned. Setting...

  • Page 90: Restoring The Settings To The Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

    Executing this operation will not erase the songs from internal memory or USB memory. If you want to erase all songs from the LX-10‘s internal memory and all songs from USB memory, refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 70).

  • Page 91: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) If you activate the Panel Lock function, all buttons will be locked and non-functional. You can use this to prevent a child from accidentally changing the settings by inadvertently pressing buttons. Press the [V-LINK] button and [File] button simultaneously.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the LX-10 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.

  • Page 93: Playing Sounds Of An Audio Device

    Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the LX-10 Input jacks Output (Line Out) Turn the volume all the way down on the LX- 10 and on the audio device you’re about to connect. Turn off the power to the LX-10 and connected audio device.

  • Page 94: Connecting To Midi Devices

    The LX-10 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the LX-10 to an external device for even greater versatility. Connecting a Computer to the LX-10...

  • Page 95: Connecting A Computer

    LX-10’s Bottom panel (front bottom left) and the USB connector of your computer. • You can use the LX-10 to play sounds from SMF music files played back with MIDI software. • By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you can save songs recorded with the LX-10 to your computer, and enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Power does not turn on Is the power cord connected correctly? Since the LX-10 uses a liquid crystal screen, it may happen that no text or graphics Nothing appears in the screen appear in the screen if the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Page 97 Is the LX-10 in Dual performance? Sounds are heard twice (doubled) when the keyboard is When the LX-10 is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to played off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.
  • Page 98 Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. If you don’t hear this in headphones: Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the LX-10 to resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes.
  • Page 99 Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data. Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected? Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the LX-10’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 100: Error Messages

    This audio format is not supported. Error: 18 Use audio data of a type that is supported. For details on audio data formats, refer to “Audio data that the LX-10 can play” (p. 99). Error: 30 The internal memory capacity of the LX-10 is full.

  • Page 101: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Grand Piano1 Piano + Str. Harpsichord Grand Piano2 Piano + Pad Grand Piano3 MagicalPiano Rock Piano Piano+Choir Honky-tonk Coupled Hps. E.Piano Pop E.Piano Vintage EP FM E.Piano Vibraphone EP Belle Celesta ’60s E.Piano Clav. Mallet Isle Morning Lite Marimba Stage Phaser Ballad Bells...
  • Page 102 Tone List Others Nylon-str.Gt Steel-str.Gt Jazz Guitar AcousticBass A.Bass+Cymbl FingeredBass BrassSection Alto Sax Tenor Sax STANDARD Set ROOM Set POWER Set ELEC.Set ANALOG Set JAZZ Set BRUSH Set ORCH.Set SFX Set * 010–018 are drum sets. Refer to p. 105–p. 107 for details on the sounds in the drum sets.
  • Page 103 Hammer Synth Bass 2 Synth Bass 4 RubberSyn.Bs Attack Pulse Violin Slow Violin Viola Cello Contrabass Tremolo Str. PizzicatoStr Harp Yang Qin Timpani Strings Orchestra ’60s Strings Slow Strings Syn.Strings1 Syn.Strings3 Syn.Strings2 Choir 1 Choir 2 Voice Humming Synth Voice Analog Voice OrchestraHit Bass Hit...
  • Page 104 Tone List Bagpipe Fiddle Shanai Tinkle Bell Agogo Steel Drums Woodblock Castanets Taiko Concert BD Melodic Tom1 Melodic Tom2 Synth Drum TR-808 Tom Elec.Perc. Reverse Cym. Gt FretNoise Gt Cut Noise BsStringSlap Breath Noise Fl.Key Click Seashore Rain Thunder Wind Stream Bubble Bird 1...
  • Page 105 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 [EXC1] Mid Tom 2...
  • Page 106 Tone List 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 107 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 108: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List Song Name Die Forelle (Schubert=Liszt) Nocturne No.20 Reflets dans l'Eau My Pleasure La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin La Campanella Trio Grande Wedding Song Scherzo No.2 Étude, op.10-12 Sonate No.15 Liebesträume 3 Étude, op.10-3 Je te veux Valse, op.64-1 Golliwog’s Cakewalk Fantaisie-Impromptu...

  • Page 109: Parameters Stored In Memory Backup

    Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Piano Designer Settings Function Mode Settings Other Settings Settings stored immediately, whenever a change is made (Memory Backup procedure not needed) Open/close lid Key Touch Key Touch Offset Hammer Response Hammer Noise Master Tuning Temperament (Temperament, Tonic) Stretch Tuning Damper Resonance Damper Noise...

  • Page 110: Music Files That The Lx-10 Can Use

    * This instrument (LX-10) is not able to play back VIMA TUNES images. SMF Music Files...

  • Page 111: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model LX-10 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 112: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications LX-10: Digital Piano <Keyboard> Keyboard 88 keys (PHA II ivory feel Keyboard with Escapement) Touch: 100 levels / Fixed Touch (level adjustable) Touch Sensitivity Hammer Response: 10 levels Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano <Sound Generator>...
  • Page 113 Cord Clamps, Options USB Memory, Floppy Disk Drive, CD Drive, MIDI Implementation, Audio Cable, MIDI cable *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/ 962a...

  • Page 114: Index

    Index Numerics [3D] button ... 33 3D Mode ... 88 3D Sound Control ... 33 AC inlet ... 16, 18 [Accomp] button ... 54, 67 Adjuster ... 22 Adjusting Keyboard Sensitivity ... 32 All Song Play ... 52 Balance Volume ... 44 Beat Metronome ...
  • Page 115 Parameters ... 109 Tones ... 101 Troubleshooting ... 96 Local Control ... 85 Local Off ... 85 Local On ... 85 Locking Panel ... 91 Lyrics ... 88 Master Gain ... 88 Master Tuning ... 30, 80 Memory Backup ... 89 Metronome ...
  • Page 116 Index Temperament ... 30 Tempo Metronome ... 48 Tempo Mute ... 56 [Tempo/Beat] button ... 49 Tone button ... 14, 28 Tone Demo songs ... 25 Tone List ... 101 Tones ... 46 Layering ... 42 Tonic ... 30 Track Assign ... 88 Track button ...
  • Page 117 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : LX-10 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 NOTICE AVIS For EU Countries...
  • Page 118 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
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