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  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland is a registered trademark or trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 Lessons at home! Play together with your family Dividing the keyboard for two-person performance (Twin Piano) • • • p. 29 Check your own performance Recording your performance • • • p. 40 Play along with a metronome Performing with the metronome • • • p. 23...
  • Page 4 Select and listen to the song you want to play! Listening to songs • • • p. 36 Playing back songs on external media • • • p. 61 Play along with the song one hand at a time Playing parts individually • • • p. 37 Now I can play it! Now I can play it! Night-time or early morning lessons...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ..... 8 Listening to Songs ......36 Playing Back Songs ............36 IMPORTANT NOTES ......11 Playing Parts Individually..........37 Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)..38 Names of Things and What They Do 14 Adjusting the Volume of the Song Playback..38 Changing the Song’s Tempo........39 Before You Play........
  • Page 6 Various Settings......... 52 Connecting to Other Devices .... 59 Basic Operation in Function Mode ......52 Connecting a Media............59 Sounds Settings ..............54 Installing the CD Drive ........59 Adjusting the Sound’s Brilliance Installing the Floppy Disk Drive.....59 (Brilliance).............. 54 Connecting USB Memory.........59 Performing Settings ............

  • Page 7: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards! to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ..........................
  • Page 8 Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC their location or position does not interfere with their adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by proper ventilation. your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the ..........................“Information” page when: •...
  • Page 9 USING THE UNIT SAFELY • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet........................... • Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 17). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

  • Page 10: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply Maintenance • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used • To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a dampened.
  • Page 11 • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of that was stored on an internal memory, a USB memory or an external data.
  • Page 12 * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. * MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).

  • Page 13: Names Of Things And What They Do

    Names of Things and What They Do [Volume] slider Tone buttons Adjusts the overall volume of the DP990F Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when (p. 19). you play the keyboard (p. 22). [Reverb] button [Display] button Adds reverberation similar to what you would •...
  • Page 14 Names of Things and What They Do [Metronome] button Pedal connector Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to Turns the internal metronome on/off (p. 23). this connector (p. 16). ] (Play/Stop) button MIDI Out/In connectors • Stops/starts playback of an internal song or a You can connect these to external MIDI devices recorded performance (p.

  • Page 15: Before You Play

    When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or Connecting the AC Adaptor an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”...

  • Page 16: Opening/Closing The Lid

    Before You Play Closing the Lid Opening/Closing the Lid When closing the lid, be sure to close the Always use two hands to open and close the lid. Although the DP990F’s lid is designed to close music rest and open the blind. slowly and gently when it is released, the lid fig.lidclose1 Blind...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Off

    Before You Play Turning the Power On/Off Once the connections have been completed (p. 16), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning the Power On Turning the Power Off Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Sound's Volume

    Before You Play Adjusting the Sound’s Volume Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song. If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] slider to adjust the headphone volume. Turn the [Volume] slider to adjust the overall volume.

  • Page 19: Using The Pedals

    Before You Play Using the Pedals The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano. Soft Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Damper Pedal Damper Pedal (right pedal) Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.

  • Page 20: Using The Headphones

    Before You Play Using the Headphones You can use headphones to enjoy the DP990F without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Connecting the Headphones Using the Headphone Hook The DP990F has two headphone jacks, two people can Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can also use headphones simultaneously.

  • Page 21: Performing

    Performing Performing with Various Sounds In addition to piano sounds, the DP990F lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (over 300 types). These sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into four groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

  • Page 22: Performing With The Metronome

    Performing Performing with the Metronome You can sound the metronome while you perform. The DP990F contains a versatile metronome feature. You can also change the metronome’s volume and time signature. While the song plays, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of the song. fig.Panel Press the [Metronome] button.

  • Page 23: Changing The Metronome's Time Signature

    Performing Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature Press the [Metronome] button. The metronome will sound. Press the [Display] button. The Beat indicator will light, and the display will indicate the time signature. Press the [-] or [+] button. If you specify “0/4” only the weak beats will sound. If you record your performance, it will be recorded with the time signature you specify here.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Metronome's Volume

    Performing Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume fig.Panel While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button. The display will indicate the metronome’s volume. If you set the metronome’s volume to “0” the metronome will not sound. Metronome volume range 0–10 Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in) A series of sounds rhythmically played to indicate the tempo before a song starts is called a “count-in.”...

  • Page 25: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb)

    Performing Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds you play from the keyboard, producing the impression that you are performing in a concert hall. This effect is called “Reverb.” fig.Panel Press the [Reverb] button. The [Reverb] button will light.

  • Page 26: 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 Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the keyboard touch.

  • Page 27: Performing With Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

    Performing Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play) You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.” As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones. fig.Panel Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button. Both buttons will light.

  • Page 28: 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 zones so that two people can play the same range of pitches, just as though there were two pianos. This function is called “Twin Piano.” For example, you could use Twin Piano to allow a student to play along with their teacher.

  • Page 29: Changing The Way In Which The Sound Is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

    Performing Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode) fig.Panel Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [-] or [+] button. Value Description The sound of the right-hand keyboard zone will be heard more loudly from the right speaker than from the left speaker.

  • Page 30: Playing Different Tones In The Left And Right Sides Of The Keyboard (Split Play)

    Performing Playing Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play) You can play different tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard, divided at a certain key. This feature is called “Split Play,” and the key at which the keyboard is divided is called the “Split Point.” fig.Panel Press the [Twin Piano] button a number of times so the Split screen will appear.

  • Page 31: Changing The Tones Of The Left And Right Zones

    Performing Changing the Tones of the Left and Right Zones Changing the right-hand tone fig.Panel Press a tone button. The number of the currently selected for the right-hand zone are shown. Press the [-] or [+] button. A different tone is selected. Changing the left-hand tone fig.Panel Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press a tone button.

  • Page 32: Changing The Keyboard's Split Point

    Performing Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point fig.Panel Range in which you can specify the split point (B1–B6) Split Point Factory default: F 3 The key belongs to the left-hand section Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the key that you want to be the new split point.

  • Page 33: Transposing The Keyboard (Transpose)

    Performing Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose) “Transpose” means to shift the pitches produced by the keyboard. The Transpose function makes it easy to do the following. • The pitch of your accompaniment can be adjusted to a singer’s vocal range without changing your fingering (i.e., without changing the keys you play).

  • Page 34: Disabling The Buttons (Panel Lock)

    Performing Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) The Panel Lock setting lets you disable all of the DP990F’s buttons. In this state, the settings will not change even if you inadvertently press a button while performing. fig.Panel Hold down the [Right] button for a while. Panel Lock will be activated.

  • Page 35: Listening To Songs

    Listening to Songs Playing Back Songs Here’s how to listen to the built-in songs. The DP990F provides 72 built-in piano songs. You can also play back songs from a separately sold floppy disk drive, CD drive, or USB memory (p. 61). fig.Panel Press the [Display] button a number of times so the Song indicator will light.

  • Page 36: Playing Parts Individually

    Listening to Songs Playing Parts Individually The parts of an internal song can be selected and played individually. This allows you to practice playing the left or right-hand part of a song while listening to the other hand played automatically. Performance parts and tracks Track button Each part is assigned to the track...

  • Page 37: Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)

    Listening to Songs Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play) You can have the DP990F play all internal songs (or all songs in internal memory, or all songs in USB memory) repeatedly in succession. This function is called “All Songs Play.” fig.Panel Hold down the [Display] button and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 38: Changing The Song's Tempo

    Listening to Songs Changing the Song’s Tempo You can change the tempo at which a song plays back. When you’re practicing along with an internal song, this allows you to slow down the tempo of a difficult song in order to play it more comfortably. fig.Panel Press the [Display] button a number of times so the Tempo indicator will light.

  • Page 39: Recording Your Performance

    Recording Your Performance Recording Your Keyboard Performance It’s easy to record your own performances. You can play back a recorded performance to check your playing, or perform along with a recorded performance. Getting ready to record fig.Panel Press the [Display] button a number of times so the Song indicator will light. Press the [-] button a number of times so the display will indicate “USr.”...

  • Page 40: Listening To The Recorded Performance

    Recording Your Performance Listening to the recorded performance fig.Panel Press the [ ] button. You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance. Press the [ ] button. The recorded performance will play. Playback will stop when you press the [ ] button once again.

  • Page 41: Erasing Your Recorded Performance

    Recording Your Performance Erasing Your Recorded Performance Here’s how to erase your recorded performance. fig.Panel Hold down the [Display] button and press the [ ] button. A confirmation message will appear and the [ ] button and [ ] button will blink. If you decide not to erase the performance, press the [ ] button.

  • Page 42: Saving Your Recorded Performance

    Recording Your Performance Saving Your Recorded Performance If you’ve recorded a performance, your recorded performance will be lost if you turn off the DP990F’s power before saving the song. If you want to keep your recorded performance, it is convenient to save it in internal memory. Songs saved in internal memory will not be lost when you turn off the power.
  • Page 43 Recording Your Performance Selecting the save destination for the song fig.Panel Press the [-] or [+] button to select the save destination. If the dot in the lower right of the display is lit, a song has already been saved in that number.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Saved Song

    Recording Your Performance Deleting a Saved Song Here’s how to delete a song that you saved to internal memory. If you want to delete all the songs that are saved in internal memory, initialize the memory (p. 60). You can also delete songs from USB memory (sold separately) or a floppy disk (sold separately) (p.

  • Page 45: Deleting The Song

    Recording Your Performance Choosing the song to delete fig.Panel Press the [-] or [+] button to select the song that you want to delete. Deleting the song fig.Panel Press the [ ] button. The display will indicate “Sur,” and the [ ] button and [ ] button will blink.

  • Page 46: Advanced Recording Methods

    Recording Your Performance Advanced Recording Methods Recording Each Hand Separately You can separately record your left-hand performance to the [Left] button and your right-hand performance to the [Right] button. You can also separately re-record each hand afterward. Getting ready to record fig.Panel Press the [Display] button a number of times so the song indicator is lit.

  • Page 47: Additional Recording

    Recording Your Performance Recording and stopping fig.Panel Press the [ ] button. You’ll hear a two-measure count, and then recording will begin. Alternatively, you can start recording by playing the keyboard instead of pressing the [ ] button. In this case, there will be no count-in.
  • Page 48 Recording Your Performance Press the [ ] button. You’ll hear a two-measure count, and then recording will begin. Alternatively, you can start recording by playing the keyboard instead of pressing the [ ] button. In this case, there will be no count-in. When recording begins, the [ ] button and [ ] button will light.

  • Page 49: Recording A Performance You Play Along With A Song

    Recording Your Performance Recording a Performance You Play Along with a Song Here’s how you can record a performance that you play along with an internal song or a song from internal memory. The part you select using the track buttons will be recorded, replacing the previous content of that part. During recording, you won’t hear the sound of the track whose button you selected.
  • Page 50 Recording Your Performance Recording and stopping fig.Panel Press the [ ] button. You’ll hear a two-measure count, and then recording will begin. Alternatively, you can start recording by playing the keyboard instead of pressing the [ ] button. In this case, there will be no count-in.

  • Page 51: Various Settings

    Various Settings Basic Operation in Function Mode “Function mode” lets you make various settings for playback and recording. Entering Function mode fig.Panel 1. Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [Key Touch] button. The [Twin Piano] button and [Key Touch] button will light. The display will indicate “Fnc” and you’ll be in Function mode.
  • Page 52 Various Settings Editing a setting fig.Panel 1. Press the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting. By pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously you can return the setting to its factory-set value. If you wish to change other settings, refer to step 1 under “Selecting the setting that you want to edit,” and select the setting you want to change.

  • Page 53: Sounds Settings

    Various Settings Button Function Page Sounds Settings Tempo Mute p. 57 Adjusting the Sound’s Brilliance (Brilliance) Local Control p. 68 Here’s how to adjust the brilliance of your keyboard playing or the playback brilliance of an internal song or USB memory MIDI Transmit Channel song.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance)

    Various Settings Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament) (Dual Balance) You can play classical music such as baroque pieces using their original tuning. You can adjust the volume balance between the two tones Most modern songs are composed and played with the (tone 1 and tone 2) used for Dual play.

  • Page 55: Specifying The Temperament Key

    Various Settings Specifying the Temperament Key Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, (String Resonance) you need to specify the temperament key for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings for a major key or to A for a minor key).

  • Page 56: Changing How The Pedals Work

    Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) When you turn on the power, the left pedal functions as the Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland soft pedal, and the center pedal functions as the sostenuto Piano Digital instruments (p. 80), the left-hand part is pedal (p.

  • Page 57: Setting The Type Of Cd To Be Played Back (Cd/Audio Type)

    Various Settings Setting the Type of CD To be Restoring the Factory Settings Played Back (CD/Audio Type) (Factory Reset) The DP990F may be unable to correctly recognize the type When you execute the “Factory Reset” function, the settings of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type you’ve edited in Function mode will be restored to their of CD manually.

  • Page 58: Connecting To Other Devices

    You will be able to accomplish the following once you’ve connected external media (CD drive, floppy disk drive, or USB memory). Device What you can do CD drive Play back music CDs, SMF music files, and songs from a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES sold by Roland) Floppy disk drive Play back SMF music files, and save performance data USB memory Play back SMF music files, save performance data, and play back audio files * If you’re using new USB memory, you’ll need to initialize (format) it on the DP990F.

  • Page 59: Initializing The Memory

    Connecting to Other Devices 4. Press the [ ] button. Initializing the Memory Initialization will begin. The entire contents of the selected memory will be erased. Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were Once the memory has been initialized, the following screen saved in internal memory, USB memory (sold separately), or will appear.

  • Page 60: Playing Back Songs On External Media

    Connecting to Other Devices Playing Back Songs on External Media You can play back songs from a CD, USB memory, or a floppy disk. You can play back songs that are music files (p. 80) or audio files (p. 73). 1.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Volume Of An Audio File Or Music Cd

    Connecting to Other Devices Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File or Minimizing the Sounds in the Center Music CD (Center Cancel) You can adjust only the volume of an audio file or music CD. Sounds on a music CD or audio file that are heard from the center (typically the vocal or melody instrument) can be 1.

  • Page 62: Saving Your Recorded Performance On External Memory

    Connecting to Other Devices Saving the Song Saving Your Recorded Performance on External Memory 1. Press the [ ] button. The display will indicate “Sur.” Here’s how to save your recorded performance to USB memory or a floppy disk. Getting ready to save If you decide not to save the song, press the [ button.

  • Page 63: Deleting A Song From External Memory

    Connecting to Other Devices Deleting the song Deleting a Song from External Memory 1. Press the [ ] button. Here’s how to delete a song that you saved on USB memory The display will indicate “Sur.” or a floppy disk. Getting ready to delete 1.

  • Page 64: Connecting To Audio Equipment

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment If you connect the DP990F to powered speakers or to an audio system that has line input jacks, you’ll be able to hear the DP990F’s sound from your powered speakers or audio system. If you connect your portable audio player or other audio playback device to the DP990F’s, you’ll be able to hear its sound via the DP990F.

  • Page 65: Connecting Speakers To The Dp990F And Outputting Sounds

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting Speakers to the DP990F and Outputting Sounds fig.aaaa Output jacks 1/4” plug Amplified Speakers, Audio System, etc. Input (Line In) jacks 1. Turn the volume all the way down on the DP990F Turning Off the Power and on the device you’re about to connect.

  • Page 66: Connecting To Midi Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound performance data, you can control one device from the other. Module by Playing the DP990F For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.

  • Page 67: Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected To A Sequencer (Local Control)

    Connecting to Other Devices 2. Press the [-] or [+] button to switch “On” or “OFF.” Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control) Setting Description The Local Control is set to On. When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this The keyboard and recorder are connected to the internal sound generator.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Computer

    Connecting to Other Devices Connecting a Computer You can use a USB MIDI interface cable (sold separately) to connect the DP990F to your computer. If the DP990F is connected to a computer in which sequencer software is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the DP990F can be saved on your computer.

  • Page 69: Using The V-Link Function

    Connecting to Other Devices Using the V-LINK Function Connecting the DP990F to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the DP990F. * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory? — Unable to read from/write to USB Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products. memory If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully, change the External Memory setting.
  • Page 71 • Locate the speakers 10–15 cm 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.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Page Song does not play correctly Could the screen be indicating “dEL”? Song won’t play You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance data you recorded. p. 41 Erase the performance data you recorded before you play back the song. Could a track be muted? Only the sound of a particular If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard.

  • Page 73: 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 times, contact the Roland service center. The External Memory connector was subjected to excessive current. Make sure that there is no problem with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

  • Page 74: Tone List

    Tone List Piano Others Name Detuned EP 1 Name Name Vintage EP Grand Piano1 ChurchOrgan1 ’60s E.Piano Piano + Str. ChurchOrgan2 E.Piano 2 Harpsichord Combo Jz.Org Detuned EP 2 Grand Piano2 Ballad Organ St.FM EP Piano + Pad Accordion EP Legend Grand Piano3 Nason flt 8’...
  • Page 75 Tone List Name Name Name Funk Guitar1 Bright Tb Ice Rain Funk Guitar2 Tuba Soundtrack Chorus Gt 2 MuteTrumpet1 Crystal Overdrive Gt MuteTrumpet2 Synth Mallet Guitar Pinch French Horn1 Atmosphere DistortionGt French Horn2 Brightness Gt Feedback1 Brass 1 Goblins Dist.Rtm Gt Brass 2 Echo Drops Gt Harmonics...
  • Page 76 Tone List Name Car Stop Car Pass Car Crash Siren Train Jetplane Starship Burst Noise Applause Laughing Screaming Punch Heart Beat Footsteps Gun Shot Machine Gun Laser Gun Explosion * In the tone group “Others” when you hold down the [-] or [+] button to switch tone in succession, the tones will stop changing at number 35 and number 44.

  • Page 77: Internal Song List

    Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin Radetzky Marsch Johann Baptist Strauss * Songs marked by an asterisk (*) are original songs composed for the Roland Corporation. The copyrights to Träumerei Robert Alexander Schumann these songs are owned by the Roland Corporation. Moments Musicaux 3 Franz Peter Schubert Prèlude, op.28-15...

  • Page 78: Parameters Stored In Memory Backup

    Parameters Stored in Memory Backup Items Page Brilliance p. 54 Transpose Mode p. 54 Dual Balance p. 55 Master Tuning p. 55 Stretch Tuning p. 55 Temperament (Temperament, Temperament Key) p. 55 Damper Resonance p. 56 String Resonance p. 56 Key Off Resonance p.

  • Page 79: Music Files That The Dp990F Can Use

    Please be aware that if you create derivative works that are based on existing copyrighted material, such as commercially available SMF music files, such works may violate copyright law if used for any purpose other than personal enjoyment. Roland takes no responsibility for any copyright violation you may commit by creating such works.

  • Page 80: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications DP990F/DP990RF: Digital Piano <Keyboard> DP990F: 88 keys (PHA II with Escapement) Keyboard DP990RF: 88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement) Touch Sensitivity Touch: 5 levels, Fixed Touch Keyboard Mode Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin Piano <Sound Generator>...

  • Page 81: Internal Memory

    External Storage Floppy Disk (when using an optional floppy disk drive) Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1) Roland Original Format (i-Format) Types of data that can be played Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format) Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using a CD drive)

  • Page 82: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ..................16 Key ..................... 53 All Songs Play ................38 Key Off Resonance ............53, 56, 79 Audio File ..................62 Key Touch ................. 27, 79 [Key Touch] button ..............14 Brilliance ................53–54, 79 Left pedal ..................20 Left Pedal Function ..............
  • Page 83 Index SMF with Lyrics ................80 Soft Pedal ..................20 Sostenuto Pedal ................20 Speakers ..................66 Split Play ..................31 Split Point ................. 33, 79 Stretch Tuning ..............53, 55, 79 String Resonance ............53, 56, 79 Temperament ..............53, 55, 79 Temperament Key ............
  • Page 84 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 85 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the USA 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.
  • Page 86 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES CURACAO URUGUAY POLAND JORDAN AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Todo Musica S.A.

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