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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Others: 74.6 kg/164 lbs 8 oz piano stand) Accessories Owner’s Manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY, ” The collection of scores “Roland Piano Masterpieces, ” AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Headphone Hook Options Headphones * This document explains the specifications of the product at the time that the document was issued. For the latest information, refer to the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 32, p. 33)). After reading, keep the document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference. © 2018 Roland Corporation...

  • Page 4: Panel Descriptions

    ° Panel Descriptions * To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections. * The illustration shows the LX708. [L] (Power) button Display Turns the power on/off. (p. 6) This shows information such as the tone name, song name, tempo, and time signature.
  • Page 5 (p. 24) Output Jacks (L/Mono, R) Top Lid LX708 only Here you can connect external speakers. Since this lets the sound of Opening the top lid allows the sound to be more clearly defined; the piano be louder, it is useful when you are playing in front of a large closing it produces a softer sound.

  • Page 6: Before You Play

    Pay special attention to this when using the unit where children are present. Opening/Closing the Top Lid LX708 only * When opening or closing the keyboard cover, take care not to Opening the top lid allows the sound to be more clearly defined;...

  • Page 7: Using The Headphones

    * This piano lets you turn off the power simply by closing the Using the Pedals keyboard cover. LX708 To close the keyboard cover, use both hands to gently lower it. By pressing the pedals, you can apply effects to the sound of the piano.

  • Page 8: Performing

    ° Performing Playing Various Tones Saving Your Performance Settings (Registration) Lets you register your favorite performance settings so that you can In addition to piano sounds, the piano lets you enjoy performing with easily recall those settings while you perform. many other sounds.
  • Page 9 Performing Saving current settings into a registration Insert one character Press the [s] button Delete one character Press the [7] button NOTE If you decide to cancel, press the [ ] button. When you save a registration into a location, it will overwrite any Turn the [ ] knob to select the ( at the right registration already stored at that location.

  • Page 10: Playing Different Tones With The Left And Right Hand

    Performing Layering Two Tones Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hand You can perform using different tones in the left and right regions of You can play two tones simultaneously from a single key. This the keyboard, divided at a specific note. This setting is called “Split function is called “Dual Play.

  • Page 11: Practicing With The Metronome

    Performing Practicing with the Metronome Transposing Your Performance You can practice while hearing a metronome. The keyboard can be transposed in semitone steps. When accompanying a vocal, or when performing as a singer- Press the [ ] button. instrumentalist, you can transpose the pitch to match the singer’s pitch range without changing the fingering of your keyboard playing.

  • Page 12: Listening To Songs

    5 If you long-press the [ ] knob, the beginning of the song is selected. Songs corresponding to the included collection of scores, “Roland Piano Masterpieces. ” 5 Press the [ ] button to return to the song select screen.

  • Page 13: Recording Your Performance

    ° Recording Your Performance Turn the [ ] knob to select the media that contains Recording Your Keyboard Performance the song you want to delete, and press the [ ] knob to confirm. You can record your own keyboard performance, and then play back Turn the [ ] knob to select the song that you want to check it.

  • Page 14: Advanced Recording Methods

    Recording Your Performance Advanced Recording Methods Operation Songs that have been saved in internal memory can be copied to USB flash drive. Alternatively, songs stored on a USB flash drive can be copied to internal Recording Your Performance One Hand at a Time memory.

  • Page 15: Overdubbing A Recorded Performance

    Recording Your Performance Overdubbing a Recorded Performance Recording Audio to USB Flash Drive After recording one hand of your performance, you can overdub- If you audio-record your performance, you’ll be able to listen to it on record the performance of the other hand. your computer or audio player, use it to create a music CD, or publish it on the internet.

  • Page 16: Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)

    ° Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer) This piano lets you adjust various elements of the sound, so you can personalize the piano tone to your taste. This function is called “Piano Designer. ” MEMO The process of creating your own piano tone can also be done using touch operations on the dedicated app.
  • Page 17 Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer) Items Value Explanation You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning methods). Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the most common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of other tuning systems in existence.

  • Page 18: Editing The Grand Piano Tone

    Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer) Editing the Grand Piano Tone You can adjust various aspects of the grand piano’s tone, including the string and pedal resonances, and the sound of the hammers striking the strings. * This function is only for Grand Piano tones. Press the [Piano Designer] button.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Piano And A Mobile Device Via Bluetooth

    Playing music through Using the piano Mobile “LX708 Audio, ” “LX706 Audio, ” or “LX705 Audio” are the piano’s speakers with an app device added in the “My Devices” field The screen indicates “Completed, ”...

  • Page 20: Using The Piano With An App

    * If the above step does not establish a connection, tap NOTE “LX708 Audio, ” “LX706 Audio, ” or “LX705 Audio” that are shown in the “DEVICES” field of the mobile device. Even if the “DEVICES” field shows the name of the device you’re using (such as “LX708 MIDI”), do not tap it.

  • Page 21: If You Can't Connect Via Bluetooth For Use With An App

    Turn the [ ] knob to select “On.” and are still unable to connect with the app, access the following The piano’s Bluetooth function turns on. URL and find your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 22: Convenient Functions

    ° Convenient Functions Loading/Saving Piano Setups Loading Piano Settings (Piano Setup Import) You can save your own piano settings in a USB flash drive, or load Connect your USB flash drive to the USB Memory them into the other digital piano. port.

  • Page 23: Initializing The Memory (Format Media)

    Convenient Functions Initializing the Memory (Format Media) Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Here’s how to erase all of the files that you saved in internal memory Here’s how to restore all registrations and internally saved settings to or on a USB flash drive (sold separately). the factory-set condition.

  • Page 24: Making Various Settings (Function Mode)

    ° Making Various Settings (Function Mode) Basic Settings in Function Mode Press the [ ] button. * Depending on the item you select, there might be another screen for selecting additional items. The [ ] button is lit, and the piano is in function mode. Turn the [ ] knob to change the value.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume Of An Audio Playback Device (Input/Bluetooth Vol.)

    Making Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Adjusting the Volume of an Audio Playback Device (Input/Bluetooth Vol.) Input/ Bluetooth This setting adjusts the volume of your keyboard performance while a song plays back. You can adjust the volume of an audio Vol.

  • Page 26: Changing The Effect Of The Pedal (Left Pedal)

    Making Various Settings (Function Mode) Indication Value Explanation Changing the Effect of the Pedal (Left Pedal) When you turn on the power, the left pedal functions as a soft pedal (p. 7). You can change the function of the pedal to a variety of other operations.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Haptic Key Vibration (Haptic Key Vibration)

    Displays the version of the unit’s system program. Version If a new system program becomes available, it can be used to update your piano. For details, refer to the following URL. http://www.roland.com/support/ Enter the model name 0 refer to “Updater and Driver”...

  • Page 28: Settings Saved Even If The Power Is Turned Off

    Making Various Settings (Function Mode) Settings Saved Even If the Power Is Turned Off This piano remembers the “settings that are saved automatically” even when the power is turned off and then on again. If you set the “Auto Memory Backup” setting, the settings saved by “auto memory backup” are also saved. Other settings return to their default values when you turn the power off and on again.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    LX708 only not a malfunction. If you don’t hear it through headphones: It may be that the piano has malfunctioned. Please contact your dealer or a Roland customer service center. If you also hear it through headphones: High-pitched ringing is –...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Problem Items to check Cause/Action Page Problems with the pedals Could the adjuster located under The adjuster may have loosened as you used the pedal. Lower the Unusual sound is heard the pedal not be in contact with the adjuster so that it contacts the floor.

  • Page 31: Error Messages

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

  • Page 32: Using The Unit Safely

    Other AC adaptors may use a different • Close the keyboard cover. polarity, or be designed for a different • Close the top lid (LX708 only). voltage, so their use could result in damage, • Fold down the music rest.

  • Page 33: Important Notes

    Bluetooth • Roland assumes no liability concerning the Finish) SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland restoration of any stored content that has is under license. • The surface of this unit has been polished so been lost.
  • Page 34 ° Tone List Piano Tone Name Tone Name Tone Name Mellow Bars Celesta 116 Picked Bass Tone Name 117 FretlessBass Light Organ Glockenspiel European Grand Lower Organ Music Box 118 Slap Bass 1 European v2 '60s Organ Vibraphone 119 Slap Bass 2 American Grand Upright Vibraphone w...
  • Page 35 Tone List Tone Name Tone Name Tone Name 172 Synth Brass2 228 Sitar 1 284 Screaming 173 Synth Brass4 229 Sitar 2 285 Punch 174 AnalogBrass2 230 Banjo 286 Heart Beat 175 Soprano Sax 231 Shamisen 287 Footsteps 176 Alto Sax 232 Koto 288 Gun Shot 177 Tenor Sax...
  • Page 36 Je te veux Erik Satie “Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka Entertainment Zhavoronok Arranged by Mily *Songs corresponding to the included collection of scores, “Roland Piano Masterpieces. ” Alexeyevich Balakirev” Polovtsian Dances Alexander Borodin Sonate für Klavier Nr.23 1 Ludwig van Beethoven Ombra mai fù...
  • Page 37 Internal Song List Song Name Composer Scale *Songs corresponding to the included collection of scores, “Roland Piano Masterpieces. ” 1–36 Major Scales, Minor Scales – Hanon 1–20 1–20 Charles-Louis Hanon Beyer 1-106 1-106 Ferdinand Beyer Burgmüller Openness Arabesque Pastoral A Small Gathering...

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