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Roland RP101 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Cover1,4...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

  • Page 4: 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 5 Do not insert foreign objects Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects, coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device. This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions. Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced.
  • Page 6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet (p. 12). If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet 110a If there is a possibility of lightning strike,...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Additional Precautions

    If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ... 4 Important Notes ... 7 Main Features ... 10 Panel Descriptions ... 11 Control Panel ...11 Rear Panel ...11 Before You Start Playing... 12 Connecting the Pedal Cord ...12 Connecting the Power Cord ...12 Opening/Closing the Lid ...12 Setting Up the Music Rest ...12 Connecting Headphones ...13...

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Main Features Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RP101. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the RP101’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual carefully. Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide Expressive Range •...

  • Page 11: Panel Descriptions

    11 Input Jacks These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the RP101’s speakers (p. 37). 12 Output Jacks Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful sound.

  • Page 12: Before You Start Playing

    Setting Up the Music Rest Insert the included music rest attachment screws into the screw holes on top of the RP101, and tighten the screws slightly (in two places). fig.00-03 Put the music rest between the screws and the RP101’s body.

  • Page 13: Connecting Headphones

    Attaching the Headphone Hook Press and twist the headphone hook included with the RP101 into the hole in the bottom of the RP101 (refer to the figure below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to secure the headphone hook.

  • Page 14: Turning The Power On And Off

    On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually play to vibrate in sympathy with what you’ve played, producing a rich resonance. The RP101 simulates this sympathetic vibration (damper resonance). NOTE You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper pedal.

  • Page 15: About The Adjuster

    About the Adjuster If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved the RP101 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 16: Enjoying The Internal Songs

    Enjoying the Internal Songs The RP101 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. The songs are played back continuously in sequence. fig.panel1-2 9 11 13 3 5 7 8 10 12 14 15 The Song You Record While holding down the [SONG] button, press the key that corresponds to the song you wish to hear.

  • Page 17: Performance

    Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The RP101 contains 17 different internal tones. You can also select a tone by pressing the [TONE] button and a key to which a tone is assigned. The “Grand Piano” tone is selected when the instrument is turned on.

  • Page 18: Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

    Performance Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” fig.panel2-5 Press the [TONE] button. The button’s indicator will blink. Simultaneously press a white key and black key to which tones are assigned.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Volume Balance In Dual Play (Dual Balance)

    ■ Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance) You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play. fig.panel2-2 While holding down the [TONE] button... When using Dual play, the tones are handled as follows according to the combination of keys you pressed.

  • Page 20: Changing The Brightness Of The Sound (Brilliance)

    Explanation Mellow sound (three levels). Normal sound. Bright sound (three levels). You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 36). This is set to “0” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 21: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    (the button’s indicator lights). You can change the Depth of the Reverb Effect by pressing any “C ” or “E ” key. This is set to “4” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

    Sounds at a fixed volume, regardless of your keyboard playing strength. You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 36). This is set to “Medium” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 23: Transposing The Key Of The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose) By using the “Transpose function,” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( to play.

  • Page 24: Splitting The Keyboard Into Two Sections For Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano)

    Performance Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand Performances (Twin Piano) You can divide the keyboard into two separate sections, allowing two people to perform in the same registers. While holding down the [TONE] button and press the “C8” key. The keyboard is divided into two separate sections, and the pitch changes.

  • Page 25: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 36). This is set to “1” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory. NOTE If you set Twin Piano mode to “2,” reverb will no longer be applied when you turn on Twin Piano mode.

  • Page 26: Using Metronome

    Performance Using Metronome ■ Sounding the Metronome The RP101 features a built-in metronome. fig.panel2-4 Starting the metronome Press the [METRONOME] button, getting its indicator to light. The metronome will sound. The button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The button lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

  • Page 27: Changing The Metronome Volume

    ■ Changing the Metronome Volume The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with eight volume levels available. Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press a white key in the “C7” to “C8” range. Key Pressed Volume ■ Changing the Metronome Tempo Changing the Tempo in Single Beat Increments Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the “C ”...
  • Page 28 Performance Selecting the Preset Tempo Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C2” to “C3” range. The metronome tempo changes. Key Pressed Tempo Setting the Tempo Value Hold down the [METRONOME] button and press the white keys in the “C4”...
  • Page 29 Setting the Tempo According to the Interval a Key is Pressed as you Hold Down the [METRONOME] Button (Tap Tempo) You can set the tempo according to the interval a key is pressed as you hold down the [METRONOME] button. This function is called “Tap Tempo.” This feature allows you to set the tempo you have in mind quickly and easily, without indicating the tempo numerically.

  • Page 30: Recording Your Performance

    When you press the button, the indicators for all buttons will blink, and the recorded performance (song) will be saved in internal memory. NOTE The RP101 always saves the newly recorded song and erases the previously recorded song. If you want to keep a song you’ve recorded, you...

  • Page 31: Playing Back The Recorded Performance

    Playing Back the Recorded Performance Playing back the song immediately after you’ve stopped recording Press the [SONG] button. The song you recorded will play back. Playing back the recorded song after you’ve played other internal songs Hold down the [SONG] button and press the “A0” key. The recorded performance will play back.

  • Page 32: Changing Various Settings

    You can set the standard pitch anywhere in a range of 415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz. This is set to “440.0 Hz” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory. You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p.

  • Page 33: Changing The Temperament

    (C4–B4). NOTE When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the RP101 to the standard pitch of the other instruments. Changing Various Settings Temperament/Qualities...

  • Page 34: Changing The Damper Pedal's Resonance (Damper Resonance)

    (resonance level). You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 36). This is set to “4” when the RP101 is shipped from the factory. NOTE This setting is enabled only with the piano tones. You cannot set this for other tones.

  • Page 35: Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock)

    Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) The “Panel Lock” function locks the RP101 in a state where only piano performance can be used, and all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the settings from being inadvertently modified even if children press the buttons accidentally.

  • Page 36: Remembering The Settings Even When The Power Is Turned Off (Memory Backup)

    [METRONOME] button, hold down the A0 key for approximately five seconds. Hold down for five seconds The indicators of all buttons will blink several times. When memory backup has been completed, the RP101 will return to its previous state. Restoring the Original Default Settings (Factory Reset) The memory backup settings can be restored to the original default condition.

  • Page 37: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the RP101 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately).

  • Page 38: Connecting Midi Devices

    MIDI Sequencer OUT MIDI IN Set Local Off if you have connected the RP101 to a MIDI sequencer. Refer to “Switching Local Control On and Off” (p. 39). Also set your MIDI sequencer to MIDI Thru mode (so that messages received at MIDI IN will be re- transmitted without change from MIDI OUT).

  • Page 39: Switching Local Control On And Off

    Local Off setting. MT units transmit Local Off messages when their power is switched on. If you turn on the power in the order of the RP101 → MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.

  • Page 40: Sending Recorded Performance Data To A Midi Device (Composer Out)

    Data to a MIDI Device (Composer Out) When Composer Out is active, you can send performance data recorded with the RP101 to a connected MIDI device or computer. When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off.” While holding down the [METRONOME] button and [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, press the F7 or F 7 key to switch Composer Out on/off.

  • Page 41: Appendices

    Is the panel locked? (p. 35) Turn the power off, then back on. work Is the volume level of the RP101 turned all the way down? (p. 14) Are headphones plugged in? (p. 13) Has a plug remained connected to the Phones...

  • Page 42: Tone List

    Tone List [TONE] button’s Tone: While holding down the [TONE] button, press the corresponding key. A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 [TONE] button’s tone (p. 16, 17) Tone Grand Piano Mellow Piano Honky-tonk Harpsichord Coupled Harpsichord Electric Piano1 Electric Piano2 Vibraphone...

  • Page 43: Internal Song List

    Internal Song List Song No. Song Name La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin La Campanella Hungarian Rag 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...

  • Page 44: Easy Operation List

    Easy Operation List ■ Tone Settings While holding down the [TONE] button, press the corresponding key. A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 [TONE] button’s tone (p. 16, 17) ■ Metronome Settings While holding down the [METRONOME] button, press the corresponding key. Tap Tempo (p.

  • Page 45: Other Settings

    ■ Key Touch/Damper Resonance Settings While holding down the [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, press the corresponding key. A0 B0 C1 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 Key Touch Damper Resonance (p. 22) (p. 34) ■ Other Settings While holding down the [METRONOME] and [REVERB/KEY TOUCH] button, press the corresponding key.

  • Page 46: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart DIGITAL PIANO Model RP101 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 6, 38 Control Change 100, 101 Prog : True Number...

  • Page 47: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys, PHA alpha II keyboard Touch Sensitivity Light, Medium, Heavy, Fixed Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Twin piano Sound Generator Max. Polyphony 64 voices Tones 17 tones Temperament 7 types, selectable tonic Stretched Tuning On/Off Master Tuning 415.3–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)

  • Page 48: Index

    Index AC Inlet ... 11–12 Adjuster ... 15 Audio Equipment ... 37 Beat ... 26 Brilliance ... 20 Composer Out ... 40 Computer ... 40 Control Panel ... 11 Count-in Recording ... 30 Damper Pedal ... 14 Damper Resonance ... 14, 34 Dual Balance ...
  • Page 49 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 50: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    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.
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