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Roland karimoku KF-10 Owner's Manual

Roland karimoku KF-10 Owner's Manual

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Features of the Piano
"SuperNATURAL Piano Modeling Sound Engine" Produces Living Piano Sound
This sound engine uses a computer to synthesize a virtualization of an acoustic piano's sound-
producing mechanism, constructing the sound from scratch in a way that reproduces the rich sound
of a piano with its complex interactions.
"PHA-50 keyboard" Delivers the Playing Feel and Touch of an Acoustic Piano
Hybrid structure made of wood and a polymer center frame.
The center frame structure resists warping or deformation, providing a stable playing feel.
Wood material improves the keyboard's rigidity and density, and also enhances the playing feel.
This is a maintenance-free keyboard that gives you the playing feel and atmosphere of an acoustic
piano while also excelling in durability.
Bluetooth® Functionality (Audio/MIDI Support)
You can use the piano's Bluetooth audio functionality or the Roland app to enjoy listening to the
sound of the piano as background music.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"). After reading, keep the document(s) including those
sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
Copyright © 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION
What is Karimoku Furniture?
Karimoku Furniture is a brand of wooden furniture founded in 1940, based in Japan, and maintaining an
Karimoku Furniture is a brand of wooden furniture founded in 1940, based in Japan, and maintaining an
insistence on domestic production.
insistence on domestic production.
With the guiding principle of "ultimate quality, " the company is noted for creating products that make life
With the guiding principle of "ultimate quality, " the company is noted for creating products that make life
better and contribute to society.
better and contribute to society.
Careful management of materials, the latest machine technology, and hand-finishing by experienced workers
Careful management of materials, the latest machine technology, and hand-finishing by experienced workers
combine to ensure the highest quality.
combine to ensure the highest quality.
Consideration for the human body: The choice of materials reflects a concern with health, and the
Consideration for the human body:
ergonomic design aims at enjoyability and functionality.
ergonomic design aims at enjoyability and functionality.
Consideration for life: Product development includes consideration of changing lifestyles and changing
Consideration for life:
Product development includes consideration of changing lifestyles and changing
methods of usage over time.
methods of usage over time.
Consideration for the environment:
Consideration for the environment: Managed forest products and thinnings are used extensively to
encourage wise use of limited resources.
encourage wise use of limited resources.
The choice of materials reflects a concern with health, and the
Managed forest products and thinnings are used extensively to
Owner's Manual
Models with and without Bluetooth
The presence or absence of Bluetooth functionality is
indicated by the name of a button in the control panel at
the left of the keyboard.
On models equipped with Bluetooth, the second button
from the front is labeled the [ ] button.
On models not equipped with Bluetooth, the second
button from the front is labeled the [Metronome] button.
With Bluetooth
Without Bluetooth
functionality
functionality
Karimoku-made Wooden Cabinet
5 The feel of natural wood that makes you want to touch
it.
5 Your instrument has a unique character like no other,
each with its own woodgrain and other natural marks.
5 A lighthearted design by Karimoku furniture designers
that will coordinate well with your decor.
Ergonomically Designed Bench
5 Several types of cushion material are used to control
the springiness of the bench, creating a seating
surface that remains comfortable even after hours of
performing.
5 The bench is the result of twenty years of proprietary
ergonomic research.

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth® Functionality (Audio/MIDI Support) You can use the piano’s Bluetooth audio functionality or the Roland app to enjoy listening to the sound of the piano as background music. Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”...
  • Page 2 Panel Descriptions About natural marks The wooden parts of this instrument are finished in a way that maximizes the natural character of the wood and its sense of quality. For this reason, the color and woodgrain (natural marks) of your unit will differ from other units of the same model. This is an indication that natural wood is used, and is not a Front Panel problem with the quality.
  • Page 3 Rear Panel Pedal jack DC In jack Connect the included pedal. Connect the included AC adaptor here. NOTE 5 To avoid injury, do not play the pedals barefoot. Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see 5 When operating the pedal, take care not to pinch your fingers illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.
  • Page 4 Opening/Closing the Lid You must use both hands to open or close the lid. Opening the Lid Closing the Lid Use both hands to lift the edge of the lid, and push it away Grasp and gently lower the edge of the lid with both hands. from yourself.
  • Page 5 Advanced Features Using Common Tempo Settings Selecting All Songs for Playback You can select common tempo settings such as Allegro or Largo. You can change how the songs are played. Hold down Hold down Setting Explanation Hold down Hold down Play only the song of the selected song number.
  • Page 6 If you want to keep the song that you recorded, connect the USB flash drive to your computer and save the recorded file to your computer. Recorded file (USB flash drive):\ROLAND\SONG\AUDI0001.WAV Hold Down Hold Down Adjusting the Reverberation (Ambience)
  • Page 7 Advanced Features Changing the Key of the Keyboard Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) (Transpose) When this unit’s power is turned off, it will return to its default settings. However, if desired, you can save the following settings so that they will be remembered even after the power is off. This is called the “Memory Backup”...
  • Page 8 Tap “KF-10 Audio” that is shown in the Bluetooth device screen of your mobile device. This piano is paired with the mobile device. When pairing succeeds, App “Roland Piano App” “KF-10 Audio” is added to the list of “My Devices” on your mobile device.
  • Page 9 Bluetooth MIDI. Exit all apps on your mobile device * The information provided about apps made by Roland was current when this manual was published. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website. Closing the app...
  • Page 10 5 You attempted to enter the record-standby state without connecting a USB It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the flash drive unit). Please contact your dealer or the nearest Roland service center. Other Function Specifying the Song (SMF) Playback Mode...
  • Page 11 Co.,Ltd. eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Roland is under license. This Product uses the Source Code of μT-Kernel under T-License 2.0 granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
  • Page 12 MEMO...
  • Page 13 Internal Song List Piano No. Song Name Composer Solo TAKUMI -Made in Japan- TAKESHI SENOO Léo Delibes, Arranged by John Floral Pursuits Maul The Nutcracker “Waltz of the Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Flowers” (Jazz Arrangement) Arranged by Masashi Hirashita Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Swan-derful Samba Arranged by John Maul My Pleasure...