Roland FP-30X - Digital Piano Manual

Easy Operation Guide (Front Panel)

Hold down the Tone select button and press one of the following keys; the sound changes.

• Turning On/Off the Power
  Long-press the [] button.
  →"Turning On/Off the Power"
• Adjusting the Volume
  Use the two Volume buttons to adjust the volume.
  Volume (right) button: Increases the volume.
  Volume (left) button: Decreases the volume.
  * The number of indicators lit above the Volume buttons changes according to the volume setting. If all indicators are lit, the volume is at its maximum. If all indicators are unlit, there will be no sound.
  * If you hold down a Volume button, the volume changes more quickly.
• Making Settings for Each Function (Function)
  To make function settings, hold down the [Function] button and play the key corresponding to the setting you want to make.
  You can make the following function settings.
  → For detail, refer to "Advanced Operation"

• Layering Two Sounds (Dual)
  By pressing two Tone buttons simultaneously, you can layer two sounds.
  
  Mix Balance
  You can adjust the mix balance of the two sounds (five steps, 0 = default value).
  

  * You can switch the rotation speed of the rotary effect by pressing the [E.Piano] button when an organ sound indicated by the (*) symbol is selected.

• Playing Different Tones with Left and Right Hands (Split Play)
  Turn the [Split] button on, and the keyboard is divided into left and right sections, allowing you to play a different sound in each section.
  If you hold down the [Split] button, the Tone button assigned to the left section will light.
  * When using Split play, the effect of the pedal connected to the Pedal 1 or Pedal 2 jack applies only to the tone of the right section.
  Switching Sounds (Split)

  Switching the left sound	While pressing the [SPLIT] button, hold down one of the Tone buttons, and press a key.
  Switching the right sound	Use the same operation as in "Selecting a Sound, " mentioned above.

Changing the Point Where the Keyboard Is Divided (Split Point)
Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press a key (Default: F#3).

• Using the Metronome
  Turn the [Metronome] button on; the metronome will sound. Use the [SLOW] / [FAST] buttons to adjust the tempo.
  Changing the Number of Beats
  Holding down the [Metronome] button and press the [SLOW]/ [FAST] buttons.
  
  You can choose from 0 (weak beats only), 2 (2 beats), 3 (3 beats), 4 (4 beats), 5 (5 beats), 6 (6 beats), or 7 (7 beats).
  
  * Choose "0" if you want the strong beat to be omitted and only the weak beats sounded.
  Specifying a Numeric Tempo
  A numeric value can also be specified for the tempo (10–500) (default: 108).
  Example: To enter 120, hold down the [Metronome] button and press the keys in this order: 1 → 2 → 0 → Enter.
  

• Playing Back Internal Songs
  To play or stop a song, press the [] button.
  You can select an internal song by holding down the [] button and pressing one of the following keys.
  For details on the song names, refer to "Internal Song List".
  Selecting an Internal Song
  
  Song Volume
  Here's how to adjust the song volume (SMF/audio). (10 steps, default value = 10).
  
  * You can't adjust the mix balance of the demo songs.
  * If the SMF playback mode is set to "Auto-Select" or "Internal, " the volume of some parts is not changed by the song volume. If this is set to "External, " the song volume changes the volume of all parts.
  Listening to the Demo Songs
  
  You can play back demo songs that use the sounds of each Tone button (a total of three songs).
  Press the [] button to stop.
  * Use of these demo songs for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited by law unless permission is obtained from the copyright owner.
  * No data for the demo songs will be output from USB Computer port.

• Recording Your Performance
  Here's how to record a song.
  * Before you begin, select the sound that you want to record.

  1. Press the [] button.
     * To cancel recording, press the [ button once again.

  2. Play the keyboard to start recording.

  3. Press the [] button to stop recording.

If You Want to Record Along with the Metronome
* Before recording, sound the metronome and set the number of beats and tempo.
If you press the [] button in step 2, recording starts after a one-measure count.
Playing the Song You Recorded

If You Want to Redo the Recording
Start recording again from step 1.
Saving the Recorded Song to a USB Flash Drive
* Connect your USB flash drive before you continue.

Hold down the [Function] button and press the [] button.
Once all the buttons are lit, the data has been saved (up to 100 songs).
Playing a Song from a USB Flash Drive
Hold down the [] button and press the "C#7" key.
You can use the two keys adjacent to "C#7" to select a song on the USB flash drive.

* You can also copy a WAV file or MIDI file from your computer to a USB flash drive, and play it back on the FP-30X. For details on the formats that can be played, refer to "Formats Playable from a USB Flash Drive".

Before you play

Placing the FP-30X on a Stand

If you want to place the FP-30X on a stand, use the Roland KSC-70 (refer to the KSC-70 Owner's Manual), KS-12, KS-20X or KS-10Z.
* Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand.

KS-12

Adjust the height of the stand to the lowest position.

KS-20X

Align the center of the Piano with the center of the stand.

Adjust the stand so that its width is not less than 700 mm (27-9/16 inch).

KS-10Z

NOTE
For safety, do not use the stand in its very highest adjustment position.

Connecting Equipment (Phones Jacks)

Phones 1/2 jacks
You can connect stereo headphones here. Since the FP-30X has two headphone jacks, two people can use headphones at the same time.
* The headphone jack on the left accommodates a stereo miniplug, and the jack on the right accommodates a stereo 1/4" plug. Use the jack that fits the plug of your headphones.

Attaching the Music Rest

1. Insert the music rest into the slit on the top of the piano.
   

Connecting Equipment (Rear Panel)

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

• DC In jack
  Connect the included AC adaptor.
  * Use the cord hook to secure the cord of the AC adaptor as shown in the illustration.

• USB Memory port
  Connect a USB flash drive (sold separately).
  If a USB flash drive is connected, you can play or save songs.
  * Never turn off the power or disconnect a USB flash drive or the power cord while the access indicator of the USB flash drive is blinking.
  * Taking care to observe the correct direction and orientation, insert the USB flash drive all the way into the port. Do not use excessive force.

• Amplified speakers
  You can connect amplified speakers and hear the sound of the piano through them.
  
  * If the sound is distorted when external speakers are connected, slightly lower the volume of the FP-30X.

• USB Computer port
  Here you can connect your computer via a USB cable (sold separately). If your computer is connected, performance data and audio signals can be transferred between the piano and sequencer software (sold separately) on your computer, allowing you to produce or edit music.
  

• Pedal 1 jack
  Connect the included damper pedal.
  

• Pedal 2 jack
  If connecting the dedicated pedal (KPD-70: sold separately) to the dedicated stand (KSC-70: sold separately), connect the KPD-70's cable here.
  Damper Pedal Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
  Sostenuto Pedal The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.
  Soft Pedal This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
  
  * When operating the pedal, take care not to pinch your fingers between the moving part and the body of the unit. Pay special attention to this when using the unit where children are present.

Turning On/Off the Power

Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

• Turning the power on
  Long-press the [] (Power) button to turn the power on.
  * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.
  * Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/ off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Turning the power off 1 Hold down the [L] (Power) button for one second or longer; the power will be turned off. * Do not disconnect the power cord while the [L](power) button is blinking.
• Turning the power off
  Hold down the [] (Power) button for one second or longer; the power will be turned off.
  * Do not disconnect the power cord while the [L](power) button is blinking.

Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off)

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).

If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function. (Default: 240 min.)
* Auto-off settings are automatically saved in this unit.

* Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
*To restore power, turn the power on again.

Connecting the Piano and a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

Here's What You Can Do

By using the Bluetooth function, you can wirelessly connect the piano with a mobile device such as your smartphone or tablet (subsequently referred to as the "mobile device"), allowing you to do the following things.

→"Playing Music Through the Piano's Speakers"
You can play back music data that's saved on your mobile device, and wirelessly listen to it through the piano's speakers.

→"Using the Piano with an App"
You can install apps (such as Roland's "Piano Every Day" or "Piano Designer") on your mobile device, and use them in conjunction with the piano.

Playing Music Through the Piano's Speakers

Here's how to make settings so that music data saved on your mobile device can be wirelessly played back through the piano's speakers.

* If your mobile device is already paired with the piano, there is no need to perform pairing again. Refer to "Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device".

Making Initial Settings (Pairing)

As an example, we explain how to make settings for an iPad. If you're using an Android device, refer to the owner's manual of the mobile device you're using.

1. Place the mobile device that you want to connect nearby this unit.
2. Hold down the [Function] button for at least five seconds.
   
3. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.
   
4. Tap "FP-30X Audio" that is shown in the Bluetooth device screen of your mobile device.
   
   The piano and mobile device are paired. When pairing is completed, a display like the following appears.

   Mobile device	"FP-30X Audio" is added in the "My Devices" field
   Piano	[Function] button is lit (blue)

This completes initial settings.

Pairing

To wirelessly connect the piano with your mobile device, you must first perform "pairing" to create a one-to-one connection between the piano and your mobile device.

"Pairing" is the procedure of registering (mutually authenticating) your mobile device with the piano.

Pair your device as described in the procedure for each function.

The pairing process

Separate pairing is required for "playing music through the piano's speakers" and for "using the piano with an app. " Note that these processes are different.

* If pairing is not successful, refer to " If Pairing Does Not Succeed".

Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device

Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.
The piano and the mobile device are wirelessly connected.

MEMO
If you were unable to establish a connection using the procedure above, tap "FP-30X Audio" that is displayed in the Bluetooth device screen of the mobile device.

Playing Back Audio

When you play back music data on the mobile device, the sound is heard from the piano's speakers.

Adjusting the volume of Bluetooth audio

Normally you'll adjust the volume on your mobile device. If this does not provide the volume adjustment you want, you can adjust the volume as follows.

While holding down the [Function] button, press the keyboard's C1, C#1, or D1 keys to adjust the volume.

Key to press	Explanation
C1	Change the volume by -1.
C#1	Set the volume to the default value (7).
D1	Change the volume by +1.
Range of setting	1–10 (default: 7)

Using the Piano with an App

Here's how to make settings so that you can use the piano with an app that's installed on your mobile device.

Apps You Can Use with This Piano

App name	Supported OS	Explanation
Piano Every Day	iOS Android	This app lets you download electronic scores, practice songs as if you were playing a game, or keep a record of your practicing.
Piano Designer	iOS Android	This app lets you customize the piano sound to your taste. It provides touch-based editing within the app for the various elements of the sound.

* Apps can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play (free of charge).

* In addition to the above, you can also use music apps (such as Garage Band) that are compatible with Bluetooth MIDI.

* The information provided about apps made by Roland was current when this manual was published. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.

Making Settings (Pairing)

You can make settings for using the piano together with an app that's installed on your mobile device. As an example, we'll explain the procedure for using an iPad with the "Piano Every Day" app.

* In the case of "Using the Piano with an App," settings on the piano are not necessary. Perform operations in the app to pair it with the piano.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile device.
   
   NOTE
   Even if the "Devices" field shows the name of the device you're using (such as "FP-30X MIDI"), do not tap it.
2. Start the app that you installed on your mobile device.
3. Tap the menu located in the lower right of the app screen, and then in the menu screen tap "Bluetooth."
   
   The screen of your mobile device shows "FP-30X MIDI."
4. Tap "FP-30X MIDI."
   The piano and mobile device are paired. When pairing is completed, a display like the following appears.

   Mobile device	"FP-30X MIDI" is added in the "My Devices" field
   Piano	[Function] button is lit (blue)

Settings are now complete.

If Pairing Does Not Succeed

If pairing is not successful in "Using the Piano with an App", try steps 1–4 below.

1. Make sure that the piano's Bluetooth function is "On "
   1. While holding down the [Function] button, press the keyboard's A0 key.
      The piano's Bluetooth function turns on.

2. Exit all apps on your mobile device
   Closing the app

   1. Double-click the home button, and swipe up on the app screen
      
      * The way to exit an app may differ depending on your mobile device. Exit the apps using the method that's appropriate for your mobile device.
3. If already paired, cancel pairing, and turn off the Bluetooth function
   Cancelling the pairing
   1. In the mobile device's screen, tap the "i" located beside "Connected," and tap "Forget This Device."
      

   2. Turn the Bluetooth switch off.
      

4. Perform the pairing procedure from step 1
   MEMO
   If checking these points does not solve the problem, please refer to the Roland support website.
   https://www.roland.com/support/

To pair your device with multiple pianos

For example, if you want to pair your mobile device with multiple pianos located in a music school, you can specify an Bluetooth ID for each piano to pair your mobile device with the desired pianos.

* When you make this setting, an ID number is added to the end of the device name shown on the mobile device (e.g., FP-30X Audio1).

1. Power-off the piano
2. While holding down the [Volume] (left) button, long-press the [] button When all Volume indicators blink, release your fingers. The number of times that the Volume indicators blink shows the currently specified Bluetooth ID.

   Value	Volume indicator
   0	Lit
   1	Lit	Blink 1 time		Return to beginning
   :	:
   9	Lit	Blink 9 times		Return to beginning
   10	Lit	Blink 1 time		Return to beginning
   11	Lit	Blink 1 time	Blink 1 time	Return to beginning
   :	:
   87	Lit	Blink 8 times	Blink 7 times	Return to beginning

Volume indicator status

• Unlit
• Lit
• Blink

3. While holding down the [Function] button, use the keyboard to specify the Bluetooth ID
   

   Value	Explanation
   0–87	Set to "0": "FP-30X Audio" "FP-30X MIDI" (default value) Set to "1": "FP-30X Audio 1" "FP-30X MIDI 1"

   The blinking of the Volume indicators changes according to the ID that you specify.
   You can also use the [Slow]/ [Fast] buttons to change the Bluetooth ID value.

4. Press the [Volume] (left) button or [Volume] (right) button to complete the setting
   * If you are pairing in an environment where there are multiple pianos, we recommend that you turn on the power of the mobile device and only those pianos that you want to pair (turn off the power of other devices).

Advanced Operation

Adjusting the Brilliance (Brilliance)

Here's how to adjust the brilliance of the sound (3 levels).

1. Hold down the [Function] button, and use the F5, F#5, or G5 keys of the keyboard to adjust the brilliance.
   
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   F5	Changes the brilliance value by -1.
   F#5	Sets the brilliance value to the default value (0).
   G5	Changes the brilliance value by +1.
   Range of setting	-1–+1 (default: 0)

Adjusting the Reverberation (Ambience)

You can adjust the depth of the acoustical ambience that simulates performing in a concert hall.

1. Hold down the [Function] button and use the C5, C#5, or D5 keys of the keyboard to adjust the ambience depth.
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   C5	Changes the ambience value by -1.
   C#5	Sets the ambience value to the default value (1).
   D5	Changes the ambience value by +1.
   Range of setting	0–10 (default: 1)

Dividing the Keyboard for Two People (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into left and right sections so that two people can play the same pitch ranges.

1. Hold down the [Function] button and use the G4, G#4, or A4 keys of the keyboard to adjust how Twin Piano is heard.
   
   The keyboard will be divided into left and right sections, with "middle C" located in the center of each section.

   Value	Explanation
   Off	The same keyboard setting as a conventional acoustic piano.
   Pair	The sound will be heard from the right as you play toward the right of the keyboard, and from the left as you play toward the left.
   Individual	Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right speaker, and notes played in the left area will be heard from the left speaker.

   
   * The left and right sections will have the same tone (Piano). Twin Piano will be cancelled when you push one of the Tone buttons.
   * The damper pedal applies only to the right section.
   * When using the KPD-70, the soft pedal operates as the damper pedal for the left section, and the sostenuto pedal applies only to the right section.

Convenient Metronome Functions

Adjusting the Volume of the Metronome

You can adjust the volume of the metronome.

1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and use the C5, C#5, or D5 keys of the keyboard to adjust the volume of the metronome.
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   C5	Changes the metronome volume by -1.
   C#5	Sets the metronome volume to the default value (5).
   D5	Changes the metronome volume by +1.
   Range of setting	1–10 (default: 5)

Changing the Metronome's Tone

You can change the tone of the metronome.

1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and use the F5, F#5, G5, or G#5 keys of the keyboard to adjust the tone of the metronome.
   

   Value

   Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese), Voice (English), (default: Click)

   MEMO
   If "0" is selected as the time signature and "Voice" is selected as the metronome tone, it is heard at a time signature of 4/4.

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

When using Dual Play or Split Play, you can change the pitch of each sound in units of an octave. This is called "Octave Shift. "

Octave Shift in Dual Play

1. Put the piano in Dual Play mode, and select tones.
   The two Tone buttons of the selected sounds are lit.
2. Of the two lit Tone buttons, hold down the Tone button of the area whose octave you want to shift, and use the C6, C6#, or D6 keys of the keyboard to specify the amount of octave shift.
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   C6	Changes the octave shift value by -1.
   C#6	Sets the octave shift value to the default value (0).
   D6	Changes the octave shift value by +1.
   Range of setting	-3–+3 (default: 0)

Octave Shift in Split Play

1. Put the piano in Split Play mode, and select tones.
   The [Split] button and the Tone button of the tone selected for the right hand are lit.
2. Hold down the lit Tone button, and use the C6, C6#, or D6 keys of the keyboard to specify the octave shift for the right-hand tone.
   

3. Hold down the [Split] button and the Tone button of the tone that you want to specify for the left hand, and use the C6, C#6, or D6 keys of the keyboard to specify the octave shift for the left-hand tone.
   [Split] button and the Tone button that you want to specify for the left hand (in this example, Other)
   
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   C6	Changes the octave shift value by -1.
   C#6	Sets the octave shift value to the default value (0).
   D6	Changes the octave shift value by +1.
   Range of setting	-3–+3 (default: 0)

Sounding a Count Before Playback/Recording (Count-In)

A count that is sounded before song playback or recording begins is called a "count-in."

Sounding a Count-In Before Song Playback

If a count is sounded in time with the song before playback begins, it's easier to match the timing of your own playing with the song.

1. Hold down the [Metronome] button and press the [] button.
   After the count-in is heard, the song plays.

Sounding a Count-In Before Recording

* In advance, sound the metronome, and set the time signature and tempo.

1. Press the [] button.
2. Press the [] button.

After the count-in (one measure by default) is heard, recording starts.

MEMO
If you play the keyboard instead of pressing the [] button, recording starts immediately, without sounding a count-in.

Changing the Number of Count-In Measures

With the factory settings, the length of the count-in is set to one measure, but you are free to change the number of measures.

1. Hold down the [] button and press the C6 or C#6 key of the keyboard.
   

   Key to press	Explanation
   C6	Specifies a one-measure count-in (default).
   C#6	Specifies a two-measure count-in.

Outputting Sound Both from Headphones and Internal Speakers (Speaker Auto Mute)

With the factory settings, sound is no longer output from the internal speaker when you connect headphones to the Phones jack. However, you can change this setting so that sound is output both from the headphones and from the internal speakers.

* If this is "Off," the sound that is output from the headphones will have a different character.

1. Hold down the [Volume](left) button and [Volume](right) button, and press the [Function] button.
   
2. Press the [Function] button to switch the setting.
   

   When headphones are connected to the Phones jack	Volume indicator status
   On Sound is output only from the headphones (default)
   Off Sound is output both from the headphones and from the internal speakers

3. To complete the operation, press either the [Volume](left) button or the [Volume](right) button.
   
   Volume indicator status

• Unlit
• Lit
• Blink

Formatting a USB Flash Drive

Before using a new USB flash drive with the FP-30X for the first time, you must format the USB flash drive.

NOTE
Formatting will erase everything that has been saved on the USB flash drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive that you want to format to the USB Memory port.

2. While holding down the [] button, turn the power on. Keep holding down [] button for at least three seconds.
   The [] button and the [] button will blink.
   If you decide to cancel, press the [] button.

3. To execute the format, press the [] button.
   When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.

4. Turn the power off, then on again.

Saving the Settings (Memory Backup)

This piano remembers the "settings that are saved automatically" even when the power is turned off and then on again. If you set the "Memory Backup" setting, the settings saved by "memory backup" are also saved. Other settings return to their default values when you turn the power off and on again

1. Hold down the [Function] button and press the [] button.
   The [] button and the [] button will blink.
   If you decide to cancel, press the [] button.
2. To save the settings, press the [t] button.
   When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Here's how to restore all registrations and internally saved settings to the factory-set condition. This function is called "Factory Reset."

NOTE
When you execute a factory reset, all settings will be initialized and the song you recorded in internal memory will be erased.

1. While holding down the [Function] button, turn the power on. Keep holding down [Function] button for at least three seconds.
   The [] button and the [] button will blink.
   If you decide to cancel, press the [] button.
2. To execute the Factory Reset, press the [] button.
   When all the LEDs on the buttons are lit, the operation is complete.
3. Turn the power off, then on again.

Various Function Settings (Function Mode)

To make function settings, hold down the [Function] button and press the key shown in the illustration.

• Changing the Internal Speaker Settings (Speaker Switch)
  You can specify how the internal speakers are heard.

  Setting	Explanation
  Off	Sound is not output from the internal speakers; sound is output only from the Output jacks. This is convenient when you're using the piano in a live performance. * The state of the "Off" is not saved by memory backup.
  Stand (default)	Sound is output both from the internal speakers and from the Output jacks. The character of the sound is adjusted optimally for when the piano is played while placed on a stand.
  Desk	Sound is output both from the internal speakers and from the Output jacks. The character of the sound is adjusted optimally for when the piano is played while placed on a table.

  Regardless of this setting, sound is not output from the internal speakers if headphones are connected to the Phones jack. If you want the internal speakers to output sound even when headphones are connected, see the following reference.

• Playing Songs from a USB Flash Drive
  You can play songs from a USB flash drive, or switch songs.

• Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)
  When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another instrument.
  The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that's played when you finger the middle A key.
  For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument's standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called "master tuning. "
  You can adjust the tuning in the range of 415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz (default)–466.2 Hz (in 0.1 Hz steps).

• Changing the Keyboard Playing Feel (Key Touch)
  You can change the playing feel of the keyboard.

  Setting	Explanation
  +2: Super Heavy	An even heavier setting than "Heavy."
  +1: Heavy	You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than "Medium" in order to play fortissimo (ff ), so the keyboard touch feels heavier.
  0: Medium	Sets the keyboard to the standard touch.
  -1: Light	You can achieve fortissimo (ff ) play with a less forceful touch than "Medium" so the keyboard feels lighter.
  -2: Super Light	An even lighter setting than "Light. "
  -3: Fix	The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the keys.

• Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)
  You can use the Transpose function to transpose the keyboard in semitone steps.
  For example, if a song is in the key of E major, and you want to play it with the fingering of C major, set Transpose to a value of "+4.

  If you play C E G It will sound E G# B
  

• Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
  You can specify this piano's MIDI transmit channel.
  MIDI uses sixteen channels, 1–16. By connecting this piano to another MIDI device and setting both devices to the same MIDI channel, you can play sounds or switch sounds on that device. This piano receives all channels 1–16.

• Setting the Song (SMF) Playback Mode (SMF Play Mode)
  This setting specifies the tone that you play on the keyboard while a song is playing back. Normally you will use the "Auto-Select" setting. This determines whether the setting that is most suitable for the internal song or most suitable for external data is selected when you play back a song whose file format is SMF.
  Changing this setting does not affect the sound character of tone that you play from the keyboard.
  

  Setting	Explanation
  External	The tone that you play from the keyboard does not change when you play back a song. This is recommended when you play back external data such as commercially available music data. * With this setting, some effects might not apply to the song playback sound. For this reason, the character of the sound during playback might be different than the sound while you were recording.
  Internal	When you play back a song, the tone that you play from the keyboard changes to the tone that is saved in the song. This is recommended when you play back an internal song or a song that you recorded on this piano.
  Auto–Select	Automatically switches the SMF Play Mode to either "Internal" or "External" depending on the song that is being played.

• Preventing Double Notes When Working with a Software Synthesizer (Local Control)
  When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to Local Off.
  Since most sequencers have their Thru function turned on, notes you play on the keyboard may be sounded in duplicate, or get dropped. To prevent this, you can enable the "Local Off" setting so that the keyboard and internal sound generator will be disconnected.

• Adjusting the Bluetooth/USB Audio Volume
  You can adjust the volume of the audio signal that is sent from Bluetooth or the USB Computer port.

  Input Volume

  1–10 (default: 7)

• Setting the Bluetooth Function

  Setting	Explanation
  On (default), Off	Turns the Bluetooth function on/off.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause/Action
All LEDs other than the [L] (Power) button are blinking	Excessive current flow occurred at the USB Memory port. Check whether there might be a problem with the USB flash drive. Next, turn the power off, then back on again.
Even though you're using headphones to mute the sound, a thumping sound is heard when you play the keyboard	The keyboard of this piano is designed to simulate the mechanism of an acoustic piano. Even on an acoustic piano, a thumping sound is actually being produced when you press a key. Such sounds do not indicate a malfunction.
Power turns off on its own	With the factory settings, the unit's power will automatically be switched off 240 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit. If you don't need the power to turn off automatically, turn the "Auto Off" setting "Off".
	In some cases, playing back extremely high-volume SMF or WAV data from a USB flash drive may cause the protection circuit to operate, turning the power off. If this occurs, reduce the volume.
Power does not turn on	Is the AC adaptor connected correctly?
Pedal does not work, or is "stuck"	Is the pedal connected correctly? Plug the cord firmly into the Pedal jack.
No sound/No sound when you play back a song	Could the unit's volume be turned down?
	Could headphones be connected? The speakers will not produce sound if headphones is connected to the Phones jack.
	Could you have made Transpose settings.
Pitch of the keyboard or song is incorrect	Is the Master Tune setting appropriate.
	The notes of a piano are tuned using a unique method (stretched tuning), which makes upper-range notes slightly higher in pitch, and lower-range notes slightly lower in pitch. For this reason, you might perceive the pitch as being incorrect, but this is the way an acoustic piano should sound.
Sounds are heard two tones when the keyboard is played	Could you have selected a dual tone?
The sound of the higher notes suddenly changes from a certain key	On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the upper end of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat different tonal character. This unit faithfully simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On this unit, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the transpose setting.
High-pitched ringing is heard	If you hear this in headphones: Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high-frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been added. This is because the characteristics of an actual piano are being faithfully reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the ambience is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the ambience.
	If you don't hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit). Please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland service center.
Low sound wrong, or are buzzy	If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform. If this occurs, turn down the volume.
	If you don't hear this in headphones: Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the unit 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. You can take the following measures to minimize resonances. Locate this unit 30 cm (12 inch) away from walls or other surfaces. Keep the volume down. Move away from the objects that are resonating.
	If you hear this in headphones: It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

Internal Song List

Documents / Resources

References

• Roland - Support
• TRON Forum
• http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
• The 3-Clause BSD License – Open Source Initiative
• GitHub - akheron/jansson: C library for encoding, decoding and manipulating JSON data
• The MIT License – Open Source Initiative

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