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&& Look What You Can Do!
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Play the Piano

ee Play various sounds

page 14

The unit contains a wide variety of tones (sounds).
You can freely select and perform using these tones.

ee Play two layered tones

page 15

You can layer two tones on a single key.

ee Play different tones with your left and right hands

page 16

You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones, and select a different tone for each zone.

ee Play duets

page 20

You can divide the keyboard into left and right halves, playing it as though it were two pianos.

Practice Songs

ee Sound a metronome

page 22

You can sound a metronome.

ee Practice along with the built-in songs

page 24

The unit contains numerous built-in songs.

For the song titles, refer to “Internal Song List” (separate leaflet).

ee Practice each hand separately

page 26

You can practice along with a song while listening to only the right-hand or left-hand
part play back.

Record Songs

ee Record your performances

page 29

You can record your own playing.

ee Use your computer to create a CD of a song you recorded
A song you’ve recorded can be copied to your computer, and written to a CD.

page 36

Adjust Your Piano

ee Adjust the keyboard touch

Operation Guide

page 19

You can adjust the touch sensitivity of the keyboard to match your own playing style.

ee Add reverberation to the sound

Panel Descriptions

page 18

You can add reverberation (ambience) to create the sensation of performing in a
concert hall.

ee Adjust the brightness of the sound

page 18

You can adjust the tone quality of the sound, ranging from a brilliant timbre to a
mellow tone.
Before You Play

Convenient Functions

ee Transpose the pitch of the keyboard or song

Performing

page 21

The Transpose function lets you shift the pitch of the keyboard or a song so that you
can perform more conveniently.
Practicing

ee Disable the buttons

page 43

The Panel Lock function lets you prevent sounds or settings from being changed when
buttons are pressed inadvertently.

ee Adjust the resonance of chords

Convenient Functions

page 45

The way in which the piano’s soundboard vibrates can be adjusted with “Soundboard
Behavior,” a setting that lets you modify the way chords resonate.

ee Switch the temperament

page 44

You can switch between various temperaments, such as historic temperaments used
during the Baroque era.

Function Mode
Appendix

&&Environmentally Friendly

Energy-Efficient Design

ee The power will turn off after a specified time has elapsed

page 39

When thirty minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the unit, the power will turn off automatically.
* If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting (p. 39).

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 56), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 58). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that
you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

&& Contents
Operation Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before You Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Closing the Lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Turning the Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Various Settings (Function Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Changing the Tuning Method (Temperament). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifying a Song’s Tonic (Temperament Key). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using a Piano’s Unique Tuning (Stretch Tuning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Song and the Keyboard
Performance (Song Balance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting a Song’s Tempo for Easier Practicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Practicing One Hand at a Time (Part Mute). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Main Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Assembling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
USING THE UNIT SAFELY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
About the Ivory Feel Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Installing the CD Drive (Sold separately). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Function Mode

How to read the explanatory illustrations

Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off). . . . . . . 39
Retaining the Settings Even After Power-off (Memory Backup) . . . . . . . . . 39
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Copying a Saved Song (Copy Song). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Initializing the Memory (Format Media). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Practicing

Recording the Song You’re Practicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SMF Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Overdubbing a Recorded Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Converting a Song Recorded as an SMF to Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transposing a Song for Easier Performance (Audio Transpose). . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enjoying Karaoke with an Audio File (Center Cancel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Burning an Audio Recording of a Song (WAV file) to a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving a Song with the Name You Specify. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Renaming a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Performing

Practicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Practicing with the Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Time Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Practicing with a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting and Playing a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Before You Play

Performing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing with Various Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Selecting Tones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play). . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Sound to Your Taste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Keyboard Response (Key Touch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano). . . . . . . 20
Shifting the Pitch (Transpose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Panel Descriptions

Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press the Damper Pedal
(Damper Resonance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played
(String Resonance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance). . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the Sympathetic Resonance of the Grand Piano Body
(Cabinet Resonance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the Clarity of Individual Notes in a Chord
(SoundBoard Behavior) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specifying What the Transpose will Affect (Transpose Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift). . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Selecting the Format for Recording (Recording Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Damper Pedal Part). . . . . . . . . 45
Changing How the Pedals Work (Center Pedal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local
Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Channel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back (CD/Audio Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Renaming a Song (Save Song) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Copying a Saved Song (Copy Song) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Initializing the Memory (Format Media). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the USB flash drive Setting (USB Memory Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Specifying the Visual Control Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Making the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto Off). . . . . . . . . . 48
Storing Your Settings (Memory Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Operation Guide

Look What You Can Do!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Press one of the enclosed buttons.

Appendix

1
2
Press two buttons.

Numerals indicate the sequence of steps.

While holding down a button, press another button.

&& Operation Guide
Adding Reverberation (Ambience)

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)

You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds,
producing the impression that you are performing in page 18
a concert hall.

You can adjust the brightness of the sound you play
from the keyboard or the sounds of a song you play page 18
back.

To turn ambience on

To turn brilliance on

Press the [Ambience] button so it’s lit.

Press the [Brilliance] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the ambience

To adjust the brilliance

While holding down the [Ambience] button, press the [–] [+]
buttons.

While holding down the [Brilliance] button, press the [–] [+]
buttons.

Adjusting the Overall Volume
Adjust the volume.

Min

Max

Adjusting the Song Volume
(Song Balance)

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch
(Key Touch)

Transposing Your Performance
(Transpose)

By modifying the
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playback volume of the
song, you can adjust the balance
between the song and your keyboard
performance.

You can adjust the way
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in which the keyboard
responds to your playing.

You can transpose the
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notes you play on the
keyboard or the notes of a
song you play back.

To turn song balance on
Press the [Song Balance] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the song balance
While holding down the [Song Balance]
button, press the [–] [+] buttons.

To turn key touch on
Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s lit.

To turn transpose on
Press the [Transpose] button so it’s lit.

To adjust the key touch
While holding down the [Key Touch]
button, press the [–] [+] buttons.

To adjust the amount of transposition
While holding down the [Transpose]
button, press the [–] [+] buttons.

Retaining the settings even after power-off (memory backup)
The unit allows you to adjust numerous settings, but these settings will return to their default values as soon as you turn off the
power.

page 39

However, by using the Memory Backup feature, you can have the changes you’ve made in settings be retained.

While holding down the [Key Touch]
button, press the [Transpose] button.

2.
3.
4.

Use the [
][
] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select
“Memory Backup.”
Press the [Song] button.
Use the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

Operation Guide
Operation Guide

Selecting the Tone
To select a single tone

page 14

Press one of the tone buttons, and then use the [–] [+] buttons.

To layer two tones (dual play)

page 15

Press two tone buttons.
Panel Descriptions

Press two

Press one

To change the tones
Press the [–] [+] buttons.

Tone 2

Hold down the right-most of the lit tone button, and then use
the [–] [+] buttons.

Before You Play

Tone 1

Performing

This function divides the keyboard into left and right, allowing two
people to play the same range of pitches.

To turn twin piano on

page 20

Press the [Twin Piano] button so it’s lit.

Playing Different Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play)

Practicing

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

This function divides the keyboard into left and right zones,
allowing you to play a different tone in each zone.
page 16

To turn split on

Convenient Functions

While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [Twin Piano]
button.

To change how the sounds are heard
While holding down the [Twin Piano] button, press the [–] [+]
buttons.

The sound of the left-hand keyboard zone will be heard more
loudly from the left speaker than from the right speaker.
The sound of the right-hand keyboard zone will be heard only
from the right speaker.
The sound of the left-hand keyboard zone will be heard only
from the left speaker.

To change the tones
Right-hand Tone

Left-hand Tone

1. Press a tone button.
2. Press the [–] [+] buttons.

Function Mode

The sound of the right-hand keyboard zone will be heard more
loudly from the right speaker than from the left speaker.

1. While holding down the [Transpose] button and
[Twin Piano] button, press a tone button.
2. While holding down the [Transpose] button and
[Twin Piano] button, use the [–] [+] buttons.

Changing the keyboard’s split point
Appendix

While holding down the [Transpose] button and [Twin Piano]
button, play the key that you want to specify as the split point.

Operation Guide

Using the Metronome

Changing the Tempo or Time Signature

Here’s how to sound the metronome.

page 22

To turn the metronome on

You can adjust the tempo of the metronome or
song.

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To change the tempo

Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.

Use the [

To adjust the metronome’s volume
While holding down the [Metronome] button, use the [–] [+]
buttons.

Display

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons.

To change the time signature
While holding down the [Metronome] button, use the [
(Slow/Fast) buttons.

Selecting a Song

This shows various information such as tone names, song names,
and the values of settings.

You can select songs.
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To select a song

Press the [Song] button.
Song Name

Tone Number

Tone Name

Category

* If an audio file is selected, a “ . ” (dot) is displayed following the song number.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select a song.
MEMO
“Fld” is shown for folders.
Use the following operations to select a song from a folder.
• To enter a folder, use the [–] [+] buttons to select that folder, and then press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

• To select a song within a folder, use the [–] [+] buttons.
• To exit a folder, use the [–] button to select “Fld. UP,” and then press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

* If one folder contains more than 500 files or folder, some of the files or folders might not be displayed.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

When the song has played to its end, playback will stop.
To pause the playback, press the [
The next time you press the [

] (Play/Stop) button once again.
] (Play/Stop) button, playback will resume from where you paused.

Button operations
[

] (Reset) button

[
[

] (Play/Stop) button
] (Rec) button

Returns you to the beginning of the song.
Plays/stops the song.
Starts/stops recording.
Enter recording – standby mode.

[

] (Bwd) button

Rewinds the song.

[

] (Fwd) button

Fast-forwards the song.

MEMO
When the song number is displayed, you can press the [Song] button to see the song playback position (the measure number or the time).
Press the [Song] button once again to return to the song number indication.

Practicing
Operation Guide

Song formats that can be played by the unit
The unit can play back data in the following formats.
• SMF formats 0/1
• Roland Piano Digital format (i-format)
• Audio files: WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear

Panel Descriptions

Playing Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)
You can consecutively play back the built-in songs or the songs saved in the internal memory or on the USB flash drive repetitively.
This function is called “All Songs Play.”

While holding down the [Song] button, use the [–] [+] buttons to select the category.
While holding down the [Song] button, press the [
All Songs Play will be selected, and the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

] (Play/Stop) button will blink.

* All Song Play will be cancelled if you stop playback or turn off the power.

Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Song and the Keyboard Performance (Song Balance)

Practicing

Performing

You can adjust the balance between the song and your keyboard performance by changing the volume of the song.

3
2

Press the [Song Balance] button.
Convenient Functions

The [Song Balance] button will light.

While holding down the [Song Balance] button, press the [–] [+] buttons.
The display will show the song balance.
Screen

Value
0–9

Explanation
The song’s volume decreases the more you lower this value, and at the same time the keyboard performance
will take on more prominence.
The song’s volume increases the more you raise this value, and at the same time the keyboard performance
will become less prominent.

To cancel the Song Balance function, press the [Song Balance] button once again.
The [Song Balance] button will go out.

Function Mode

(default: 5)

Before You Play

1.
2.

Appendix

Practicing

Adjusting a Song’s Tempo for Easier Practicing
You can change the tempo at which a song plays back.
When you’re practicing along with a song, this allows you to slow down the tempo of a difficult song in order to play it more comfortably.

Press the [

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons.

The tempo will be indicated.
MEMO
If an audio file is selected, you can adjust the tempo in the range of 75–100–125%.

To return the tempo to its original setting, press the [
and [
] (Fast) buttons simultaneously.

] (Slow)

Playing back at a fixed tempo (tempo mute)
With some of the internal songs, the tempo will change during the song. If desired, you can make these songs play back at a fixed, unchanging tempo.

With the tempo displayed, holding down the [
adjust the tempo.

] (Play/Stop) button and press the [

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to

The screen will show the tempo and “ . ” (dot). This “ . ” indicates that the tempo is muted.

To cancel tempo mute, once again hold down the [

] (Play/Stop) button and press the [

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons.

Practicing One Hand at a Time (Part Mute)
Here’s how to have only the selected part play back. This allows you to practice playing the left or right-hand part of a song while listening to the
other hand played automatically.

Part button

Part
Each part is assigned to the part buttons as shown in the
illustration.

Muting
You can “mute” a specific part so that it will not be heard.
* If you’ve selected a song that does not contain an
accompaniment, the [Accomp] button will not light even if
you press it.

Accompaniment part

Left-hand
part

Right-hand
part

Press the part button for the part that you don’t want to be played.
The light for the button you pressed will go out, and the selected part will not be heard.
MEMO
• If the accompaniment part is muted, playback will skip the introduction.
• The mute setting will be cancelled when you switch songs.
• Although the Part Mute function cannot be used with respect to the playback of an audio file, you can reduce the volume during playback of
sounds that are localized at the center of the sound field, such as vocals or bass. Refer to “Center Cancel” (p. 35).

To un-mute the sound, press the part button once again so it’s lit.

Practicing
Operation Guide

Using the sound of a specific part as a “guide” (mute volume)
If desired, you can specify that the sound of a part will play at a reduced volume rather than going completely silent when you press a part button
and turn off its indicator.
This setting lets you play a specific part at a reduced volume and use it as a “guide” for your playing.

Panel Descriptions

While holding down the part button, press the [–] [+] buttons.

Screen

Value

(default: 0)

Explanation

Performing

0–10

Before You Play

Higher values make the sound louder.

Practicing
Convenient Functions
Function Mode
Appendix

Practicing

Repeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat)
Here’s how you can repeatedly play back a specified portion of the song. You can use this function to repeatedly practice that portion.

Section to repeat
Time

Press the [

B (Repeat End)

A (Repeat Start)

] (Play/Stop) button.

The song will play back.

Press the [AB Repeat] button at the point where you want to start repeating (point A).
The [AB Repeat] button will blink.

Press the [AB Repeat] button at the point where you want to stop repeating (point B).
The [AB Repeat] button will light, and playback will begin repeating.

To cancel the repeat function, press the [AB Repeat] button once again.
The [AB Repeat] button will go out, the repeat points you specified will be cleared.
MEMO
• The repeat points can be set at the beginning of each measure for an SMF song, or in 1/100th of a second for audio.
• Instead of playing back the song, you can also specify the portion to repeat by using the [

][

] buttons.

Moving the portion to repeat forward or backward
When AB Repeat is on, you can move the repeated portion forward or backward.

Section to repeat

Section to repeat
Time
A (Repeat Start)

B (Repeat Start)

While holding down the [AB Repeat] button, press the [–] [+] buttons.
The repeated portion will be moved without its length being changed.

Practicing
Operation Guide

Recording the Song You’re Practicing
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.
The unit lets you record in the following ways.
Type of recording

Explanation

Panel Descriptions

Parts will be separate.
You can re-record a specific portion of the song.

SMF recording

You can overdub.
* Normally, you should use SMF recording.
Your performance will be recorded as audio data. The recorded song can be used on your computer.

Audio recording

* In order to use audio recording, you must connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the USB memory port (p. 10).

SMF Recording

Before You Play

* SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for music file that was formulated so that files containing music file could be widely compatible,
regardless of the manufacturer of the listening device. An enormous variety of music is available, whether it be for listening, for practicing musical
instruments, for Karaoke, etc.

To record a new song, proceed as follows.
This method is convenient when you simply want to record your performance as easily as possible.
Performing

Getting ready to record

Select the tone that you want to use for performing (p. 14).
Press the [

] (Rec) button.

The [
] (Rec) button will light, the [
recording-standby mode.
If you decide not to record, press the [

] (Play/Stop) button will blink, and the unit will enter

] (Rec) button once again.

If desired, sound the metronome (p. 22).
MEMO
If you change the metronome’s tempo and time signature, they will be recorded with the song, allowing the metronome to sound correctly during
playback.

Starting/stopping recording

Press the [

Function Mode

] (Play/Stop) button.

A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will be shown as “-2”
then “-1” in the lower right of the display), and then recording will start.
When recording starts, the [
will light.

] (Rec) button and [

] (Play/Stop) button

2
Appendix

MEMO
You can also initiate recording by simply playing the keyboard. If you initiate recording by playing the keyboard, a count will not be sounded.

Press the [

Convenient Functions

Practicing

1.
2.

] (Play/Stop) button.

Recording will stop, and a message will ask whether you want to save your performance.

Practicing

Saving a performance you’ve recorded
* If you want to save to the USB flash drive (sold separately), connect your USB flash drive to the USB memory port before you continue.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button to stop recording (p. 29).

Recording will stop, and a message will ask whether you want to save your performance.

To save your performance, press the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

The performance will be saved.
The recorded performance is saved at the earliest vacant song number.
The song is automatically given a name in this format: “Song nnn,” where “nnn” is the song number.
NOTE
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Working...”
If you don’t want to save your performance, press the [

] (Slow) button to select “N.”

A message will ask you to confirm that you want to erase the song.
If you’re sure that it’s OK to erase your performance, press the [
If you decide not to carry out the erasure, press the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

] (Slow) button to select “N.”

Saving to a specific memory, song number, or song name
If you press the [Song] button instead of the [ ] (Fast) button in step 2, you’ll be able to specify the save-destination memory, song number,
and song name used for saving the performance.
For details on the procedure, refer to “Saving a Song with the Name You Specify” (p. 37).

Listening to a performance you’ve recorded
You can listen to the recorded performance before you save it.

1. In step 1 of “Saving a performance you’ve recorded” (p. 30), press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Playback will start from the beginning of the performance you recorded.

Overdubbing a Recorded Song
When recording an SMF, you can overdub each part separately. For example, you can record the left-hand and right-hand parts separately, or record
along with a song.

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

1.
2.

Select the tone that you want to use for performing (p. 14).
Press the [

] (Rec) button.

The [
] (Rec) button will light, the [
recording-standby mode.
If you decide not to record, press the [

] (Play/Stop) button will blink, and the unit will enter
] (Rec) button once again.

If desired, sound the metronome (p. 22).
MEMO
If you change the metronome’s tempo and time signature, they will be recorded with the song, allowing the metronome to sound correctly during
playback.

Practicing

Operation Guide

Recording the left hand

Press the [Right] button and the [Accomp] button so
their illumination is turned off.

* If you don’t specify a part at this time, the recorded performance will be recorded in this order: [Right] button

[Left] button

1
[Accomp] button.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

A two-measure count will sound (the measure number in the lower right of the display will indicate “-2,” then “-1”), and then recording will start.
When recording starts, the [

] (Rec) button and [

] (Play/Stop) button will light.

Before You Play

* If you’re using Twin Piano or Split Play, the left side or left-hand tone will be recorded to the [Left] button, and the right side or right-hand tone will
be recorded to the [Right] button.

Panel Descriptions

The [Left] button alone will start blinking, meaning that
the unit is ready to record to the [Left] button.

MEMO
You can also initiate recording by playing the keyboard. In this case, the count will not sound.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Performing

Recording will stop, and a confirmation message will ask whether you want to save the recording.

Either save the performance or erase it (p. 30).

Overdubbing the right hand

Press the [

Practicing

] (Rec) button.

At this time, New Song will be selected.
If you decide not to record, press the [
(Rec) button once again.

]

Reselect the song you saved earlier by pressing the [+] button.
MEMO

Convenient Functions

The [
] (Rec) button will light, and
the unit will enter recording-standby
mode.

The song’s tempo and time signature will be as they were when you recorded the left hand.
Function Mode

Press the [Right] button so it’s blinking.
In this state, the right-hand performance will be recorded to the [Right] button. Leave the [Left] button lit.
NOTE
If you select a previously recorded part and then record, your new performance will overwrite that part; the previously recorded performance will
be lost.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

A two-measure count will be heard (the measure number will be shown as “-2” then “-1” in the lower right of the display), and then recording will start.
The previously recorded performance for the left hand will be played back, so you can listen to it while you play the right-hand part.
When recording starts, the [

] (Rec) button and [

] (Play/Stop) button will light.

MEMO
You can also initiate recording by playing the keyboard. In this case, the count will not sound.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Recording will stop, and a confirmation message will ask whether you want to save the recording.

Either save the performance or erase it (p. 30).

Appendix

Practicing

Recording a performance you play along with a song
Here’s how you can record a performance that you play along with a song.

Getting ready to record
1. Select the tone that you want record (p. 14).
2. Select the song to be dubbed (p. 24).

Press the [

] (Rec) button.

The [
] (Rec) button will light, and the
unit will enter recording-standby mode.
At this time, New Song will be selected.
If you decide not to record, press the [
(Rec) button once again.

]

Reselect the song selected in step 2 by pressing the [+] button.
MEMO
The song’s tempo and time signature will be according to the settings of the song you selected.

Press the part button of the part that you want to record, so it’s blinking.
Parts whose buttons are lit will play back during recording.
MEMO
At this point, you can use the [

][

] (Bwd/Fwd) buttons to move to a desired measure, and record from that measure.

Starting/stopping recording

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

] (Rec) button and [

] (Play/Stop) button

MEMO
You can also initiate recording by simply playing the keyboard. If you initiate recording by playing the keyboard, a count will not be sounded.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Recording will stop, and a confirmation message will ask whether you want to save the recording.

Either save the performance or erase it (p. 30).

Practicing

By converting a song recorded in the form of an SMF to audio, you’ll be able to listen to it on your computer. You can also use your computer to burn
the song to a music CD, or upload it to the Internet.

Copying an audio recording of a song to your computer

page 36
Panel Descriptions

If you save an audio recording of a song on the
USB flash drive, you'll be able to listen to it on your
computer.
In order for an SMF song recording to be used on your
computer, you’ll need to convert it to audio (WAV file).
Audio recordings of songs are saved as WAVE files
(16-bit, 44.1 kHz).

A song recorded on the unit can be
copied to your computer by means of a
USB flash drive.

Use computer software (such as
iTunes) to burn the song to a CD.

Performing

WAV

Before You Play

You can use your computer to burn them to a music
CD or upload them to the Internet.

Connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the USB memory
port (p. 10).
* Audio data cannot be saved in the unit itself.

Select the song that you want to convert to audio (p. 24).
While holding down the [
to select “Audio.”
Press the [
The [

] (Rec) button, press the [–] [+] buttons

Practicing

2.
3.

] (Rec) button.

] (Rec) button will light, and the [

Operation Guide

Converting a Song Recorded as an SMF to Audio

] (Play/Stop) button will blink; the unit will enter converting-standby mode.

At this time, New Song will be selected.

5.
6.

] (Rec) button once again.

Convenient Functions

If you decide not to convert, press the [

Reselect the song selected in step 2 by pressing the [+] button.
Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

The song will play back, and the conversion will begin.
MEMO

Function Mode

If you play the keyboard or input data via the MIDI IN connector during conversion, all of the notes (including those you play or input) will be
included in the conversion. Muted parts will not be converted.
NOTE
• Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during conversion.
• For some SMF recordings, it might not be possible to perfectly convert the recording in its original form.

To end conversion, press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

A confirmation message will ask whether you want to save the file.

Conversion will continue until you press the [

Appendix

MEMO
] (Play/Stop) button.

Either save the performance or erase it (p. 30).

Practicing

Audio Recording
Here’s how to record what you play on the unit as audio data. The recorded song can be used on your computer.

Preparing to record

Connect a USB flash drive (sold separately) to the
USB memory port (p. 10).
* Audio data cannot be saved in the unit itself.

Select the tone that you want perform (p. 14).

4
3

While holding down the [

Press the [
The [

] (Rec) button, press the [–] [+] buttons to select “Audio.”

] (Rec) button.

] (Rec) button will light, the [

If you decide not to record, press the [

] (Play/Stop) button will blink, and the unit will enter recording-standby mode.
] (Rec) button once again.

If desired, sound the metronome (p. 22).

Starting/stopping recording

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Recording will start.
When recording starts, the [
will light.

] (Rec) button and [

] (Play/Stop) button

NOTE
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive during recording.

Press the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Recording will stop, and a confirmation message will ask whether you want to save the recording.

Either save the performance or erase it (p. 30).

Practicing
Operation Guide

Transposing a Song for Easier Performance (Audio Transpose)
You can change the key when playing back an audio file. You can play the keyboard while listening to the transposed sound.

Press the [Transpose] button.
The [Transpose] button will light.

While holding down the [Transpose] button, press the [–] [+] buttons.
The display will indicate the amount of transposition.
Screen

Value

Explanation

-6–0–+5
(semitone units)

Positive (+) values raise the pitch in semitone steps, and negative (-) values lower the pitch in semitone steps.

Panel Descriptions

(default: +1)

With the factory settings, both the audio file and the keyboard will be transposed. If you want transposition to affect only the keyboard or only the
audio file, make the appropriate setting as described in “Specifying What the Transpose will Affect (Transpose Mode)” (p. 45).

Before You Play

MEMO

* If you select a different song, the audio transposition setting will be canceled.

To cancel the transposition, press the [Transpose] button once again.

Performing

The [Transpose] button will go out.

Enjoying Karaoke with an Audio File (Center Cancel)
When playing back an audio file, you can minimize the sounds that are heard from the center. For example, this allows you to minimize the melody or
vocal on a music CD, so that you can play or sing that part instead.

Practicing

* For some songs, it might not be possible to completely eliminate the melody sound.

Press the [Right] button.
The [Right] button will go out, and the melody sound will be minimized.

Convenient Functions

* The Center Cancel setting will turn off if you select a different song.

When you want the sound to be heard, press the [Right] button once again.
The [Right] button will light.

Function Mode
Appendix

Practicing

Burning an Audio Recording of a Song (WAV file) to a CD
After an audio recording of a song has been saved to
the USB flash drive, you can copy it to your computer
and burn it to a CD. If you want to burn a CD from
a song that you recorded as an SMF, you must first
convert it to audio (WAV file) (p. 33).
In order to burn a CD on your computer, you’ll need
software such as “iTunes.”
For details, refer to the owner’s manual or the online
help of your software.

WAV
A song recorded on the unit can be
copied to your computer by means of a
USB flash drive.

Use computer software (such as
iTunes) to burn the song to a CD.

Copy the recorded song to your computer
1.

Connect the USB flash drive
containing the song to your
computer.
If you’re using Windows, a
“Removable disk” icon will appear in “Computer.” If you’re using
Mac OS X, a “NO NAME” icon will appear on the desktop.

Copy the song (WAV file) that you want to burn to CD to
your computer’s desktop or another location where you
can easily find it.

Copy to desktop

Double-click the icon that appeared.
The contents of the USB flash drive will be displayed.
The audio recording of the song (WAV file) will be among the
contents.

Use iTunes to burn a CD
The following explanation uses iTunes 10 for Windows. If you’re
using a different version or other software, refer to its online help
or owner’s manual.

1.
2.

Select the playlist that you created in step 2, and in the
[File] menu, click [Burn playlist to Disc].

From the Start menu, click [All Programs] - [iTunes].
From the iTunes [File] menu, click [New Playlist] to create
a playlist.

Newly created
playlist

6.
From the desktop (or other location) where you copied
it, drag and drop the song (WAV file) to add it to the
playlist you created in step 2.

Drag & drop

Insert a blank CD-R into your computer.

Make the appropriate settings in the disc creation dialog
box, and then click the [Burn] button.

Practicing
Operation Guide

Saving a Song with the Name You Specify
Immediately after you’ve finished recording, you can save the song to the memory, song number, and song name that you specify.
* If you want to save to the USB flash drive (sold separately), connect your USB flash drive to the USB memory port before you continue.

Edit the name using the buttons shown in the illustration
below.

Press the [Song] button.

Performing

Make sure that you’ve finished recording, and that the
screen shown at the right is displayed.

The media select screen will appear.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the save-destination
media.

Change the character

Select the character to change

Internal memory

USB flash drive

* If a USB flash drive (sold separately) is not connected, you won’t
be able to select “USB Memory.”

Press the [

Press the [Song] button to save the song.
If you decide not to save the song, press the [Metronome] button.
NOTE
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive while
the screen indicates “Working...”

] (Fast) button.

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the song number of
save destination.

Function Mode

Convenient Functions

Save-destination media

Practicing

Use the [
] (Fast) button to select the position at which you want
to specify a character.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the character.
Display

Before You Play

Panel Descriptions

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song number of save
destination.
No song has been saved in song numbers shown as (Empty) in the
song name column.

Appendix

Choose a song number in which no song has been saved.
If you want to save your song by overwriting an existing song you
no longer need, select the song number of that unwanted song.

Press the [

] (Fast) button.

A screen will appear, allowing you to specify a name for your song.

Practicing

Renaming a Song
Here’s how to rename a song you’ve saved.
* You can’t rename an audio file.

1.
2.

Select the song that you want to rename (p. 24).
While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the [Transpose] button.
The [Key Touch] button and [Transpose] button will light, and the unit will enter Function mode.

3.
4.

Use the [

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “SaveSong.”

Press the [Song] button.
The media select screen will appear.
If you decide not to rename the song, press the [Metronome] button.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the save-destination media.
Display

Save-destination media

Internal memory

USB flash drive

Press the [

] (Fast) button.

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the song number of save destination.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song number of save destination.
No song has been saved in song numbers shown as (Empty) in the song name column.
If you want to save the song as a new song, choose a song number in which no song has been saved.
If you want to save your song by overwriting an existing song you no longer need, select the song number of that unwanted song.

Press the [

] (Fast) button.

A screen will appear, allowing you to specify the song name.

Edit the song name using the buttons shown in the illustration below.

Use the [
] button to select the position at which you want
to specify a character.
Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the character.

10. Press the [Song] button to save the song.
If you decide not to rename the song, press the [Metronome] button.
When the song has been renamed, you will return to the screen of step 3.

Change the character

NOTE
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive while the screen indicates “Working...”

11. Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to finish the procedure.

Select the character to change

&& Convenient Functions

The settings of the unit will return to their factory-set state when
you turn off the power. However, you can store the settings so that
they will be retained even after the power is turned off.

If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, set “Auto Off”
to the “OFF” setting as described below.

This is called the “memory backup” function.

Split Point

p. 17

Ambience (on/off, depth)

p. 18

Brilliance (on/off, depth)

p. 18

Key Touch (on/off, value)

p. 19

Twin Piano mode

p. 20

Dual Balance

p. 44

Master Tuning

p. 44

Temperament

p. 44

Temperament Key

p. 44

Stretch Tuning

p. 44

Explanation

Damper Resonance

p. 44

OFF

The power will not turn off automatically.

String Resonance

p. 45

The power will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed for 10 minutes.

Key Off Resonance

p. 45

Cabinet Resonance

p. 45

30 (default)

The power will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed for 30 minutes.

SoundBoard Behavior

p. 45

The power will automatically turn off if no operation is performed for 240 minutes (4 hours).

Transpose Mode

p. 45

Damper Pedal Part

p. 45

MIDI Transmit Channel

p. 46

Visual Control Channel

p. 47

Use the [
Off.”

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “Auto

Use the [–] [+] buttons to change the setting.
Value

240

* This setting is automatically stored in the unit.

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to
finish the procedure.

Practicing

Page

Performing

Parameters Stored in Memory Backup

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.

Before You Play

With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be
switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the
unit.

Panel Descriptions

Retaining the Settings Even After
Power-off (Memory Backup)

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.

Use the [

Press the [Song] button.

][

Operation Guide

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

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “Backup.”
Convenient Functions

A screen will appear, allowing you to execute the backup.
Function Mode

Press the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

Memory backup will begin.
] (Slow)

When the memory backup has been completed, the screen of step
2 will appear.
NOTE
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Working...”

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to
finish the procedure.

Appendix

If you decide to cancel without executing, press the [
button to select “N.”

Convenient Functions

Restoring the Factory Settings
(Factory Reset)

Copying a Saved Song (Copy Song)
Songs that have been saved in the internal memory can be copied
to USB flash drive (sold separately). Alternatively, songs stored on
the USB flash drive can be copied to the internal memory.

Settings that you’ve stored using the Memory Backup function (p. 39)
can be returned to their factory-set state. This is called the “factory
reset” function.
NOTE
When you execute “Factory Reset,” all stored settings will be
erased and returned to the factory settings.
MEMO
This function will not erase the songs from the internal memory
or the USB flash drive (sold separately).
If you want to erase the internal memory or the USB flash drive,
“Initializing the Memory (Format Media)” (p. 42).

1.
2.

* Audio files cannot be copied.
* If a USB flash drive (sold separately) is not connected, you won’t
be able to perform this operation.

1.
2.

Press the [
Song.”

][

] (Slow/Fast) button to choose “Copy

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.
Use the [
][
“FctReset.”

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select

Press the [Song] button.

If you decide not to copy the song, press the [Metronome] button.

4.
5.

Press the [

Press the [Song] button.
A screen will appear, allowing you to select the copy-source and
destination memory locations.

A screen will appear, allowing you to execute factory reset.

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the copy-source and copydestination memory locations.
Press the [

] (Fast) button.

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

Factory reset will begin.
If you decide to cancel without executing, press the [
button to select “N.”

] (Slow)

When the factory reset has been completed, the screen will indicate
“END.”

MEMO
If you choose “ALL,” all songs except for audio files in the copysource memory will be copied.

NOTE
Never turn off the power while the screen indicates “Working...”

Turn the power off, then on again (p. 13).

Press the [–] [+] button to select the song that you want
to copy.

Press the [

] (Fast) button.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination
number.
No song has been saved at song numbers for which (Empty) is
shown as the song name.
Select a song number at which no song has been saved.
If you want to delete an unwanted song and replace it with the
song you’re copying, select the unwanted song number.

Convenient Functions
Press the [Song] button to copy the song.
If you decide not to copy, press the [Metronome] button.

Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song)

Once the song has been copied, you’ll be returned to the screen of
step 2.

Here’s how to delete a song that you saved on the internal memory
or the USB flash drive (sold separately).

NOTE

MEMO

Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive while
the screen indicates “Working...”

10. Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to

Panel Descriptions

• If you want to delete all songs that have been saved to the
internal memory, initialize the memory.
• If you want to delete a song on the USB flash drive (sold
separately), connect your USB flash drive to the USB memory
port before you continue.

finish the procedure.

1.
2.

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “Del
Before You Play

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.
Use the [
Song.”

Operation Guide

Press the [Song] button.
Performing

A screen will appear, allowing you to select the memory location
that contains the song you want to delete.

If you decide not to delete the song, press the [Metronome] button.

Press the [

] (Fast) button.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to
delete.
Press the [Song] button.

Convenient Functions

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the memory location that
contains the song you want to delete.

Practicing

A confirmation message will appear.
Function Mode

Press the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

Deletion of the song will begin.
] (Slow)

Once the song is deleted, you’ll be returned to the screen you were
in at step 2.
NOTE
Never turn off the power or disconnect the USB flash drive while
the screen indicates “Working...”

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to
finish the procedure.

Appendix

If you decide to cancel without deleting, press the [
button to select “N.”

Convenient Functions

Initializing the Memory
(Format Media)

Caution when initializing the memory
• Never turn off the power while “Working...” is shown in the
display.

Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were
saved in the internal memory or the USB flash drive (sold
separately).
NOTE
• Once an initialization is performed, all songs that
have been saved in the internal memory or the USB
flash drive will be erased. The erased data cannot
be recovered, so we recommend that you check the
contents of memory before you proceed.
• If you’re using new USB flash drive (sold separately) with the unit
for the first time, you’ll need to initialize (format) the USB flash
drive before using it. The unit can’t use USB flash drive that has
not been initialized.
If you want to format USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to
the USB memory port (p. 10).

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.

Use the [

Press the [Song] button.

][

] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select “Format.”

A screen will appear, allowing you to proceed with the format.

If you decide not to proceed with the format, press the
[Metronome] button.

4.
5.

Use the [–] [+] buttons to select the memory that you
want to initialize.
Press the [Song] button.
A confirmation message will appear.

Press the [

] (Fast) button to select “Y.”

Formatting of the media will begin.
If you decide not to initialize, press the [

] (Slow) button.

Once the initialization is finished, you’ll be returned to the screen
you were in at step 2.

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to
finish the procedure.

• If the screen indicates “Error,” please refer to “Error Messages”
(p. 51).
• Initializing the unit’s internal memory will not initialize
settings other than the contents of the internal memory. If
you want to return settings other than the contents of the
internal memory to their factory-set condition, execute the
Factory Reset operation (p. 40).
• Don’t disconnect the USB flash drive until USB flash drive
initialization has been completed.

Convenient Functions
Operation Guide

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)
When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled.
This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if you
inadvertently press a button.

Panel Descriptions

Hold down the [AB Repeat] button until the following
display appears.
Panel Lock will be activated.
All button operations will be disabled.

Before You Play

To cancel Panel Lock, once again hold down the [AB
Repeat] button for a while.
Panel Lock will also be cancelled when you turn off the power.
MEMO
• If you activate Panel Lock while a song is playing, playback will
stop.

Performing

• You can’t activate Panel Lock during recording, while in Function
mode (p. 44), or during Tone Demo (p. 14).

Practicing
Convenient Functions
Function Mode
Appendix

&& Various Settings (Function Mode)
The same procedure is used for all settings in Function mode.

While holding down the [Key Touch] button, press the
[Transpose] button.
The [Key Touch] button and [Transpose] button will light; the unit
will be in Function mode.

Indication

Dual Bal (*1)

Value

2.
3.
4.

Press the [
][
] (Slow/Fast) buttons to select the
function setting that you want to change.
Press the [–] [+] button to edit the value of the setting.
Press the [Key Touch] button or the [Transpose] button to
exit Function mode.

Explanation

Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance)
When using Dual Play, you can adjust the volume balance between tone 1 and tone 2.
9-1 (tone 1 is louder)–9-9 (same volume)–1-9 (tone 2 is louder)

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)
Tuning (*1)

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 (A4). 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.”
415.3–440.0–466.2 Hz

Changing the Tuning Method (Temperament)
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. By playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was created, you can experience
the sonorities of chords originally intended for that song.
Screen

Temprmnt (*1)

Explanation

Qualities

EQU

Equal

In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal steps. Every interval produces about the same amount of
slight dissonance.

MAJ

Just Major

This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to playing melodies and cannot be
transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities.

MIN

Just Minor

The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys. You can get the same effect with the minor scale as with the major
scale.

PYTH

Pythagorean

This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in fourths and fifths.
Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies are euphonious.

KIRN

Kirnberger

This is an improvement of the Meantone and Just tunings that provides a high degree of freedom of modulation.
Performances are possible in all keys (III).

MEAN

Meantone

This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, enabling transposition to other keys.

WERC

This temperament combines the Meantone and Pythagorean tunings. Performances are possible in all keys (first
Werckmeister
technique, III).

ARB

Arabic

This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia.

Specifying a Song’s Tonic (Temperament Key)
Tmpr Key (*1)

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the temperament key for tuning the song to be performed (that is,
the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a temperament key.
C, C , D, E , E, F, F ,G, A , A, B , B
* In the display, a quotation mark (“) signifies a sharp (#).

Using a Piano’s Unique Tuning (Stretch Tuning)
Stretch (*1)

This lets you specify the amount of “stretch tuning,” a tuning method specifically for pianos, in which the high range is tuned slightly sharper, and
the low range is tuned slightly flatter.
If you select “ON,” a standard tuning curve created for the unit will be used.
OFF, ON

Dmpr Res (*1)

Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press the Damper Pedal
(Damper Resonance)
This adjusts the damper resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic vibration produced in strings other than those actually played
when you press the damper pedal).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
OFF, 1–10

Various Settings (Function Mode)
Value

Strg Res (*1)

Explanation

Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played
(String Resonance)
This adjusts the string resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic vibrations of strings for previously played notes that occur when you
play another note).

Panel Descriptions

Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
OFF, 1–10

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance)
KOff Res (*1)

Operation Guide

Indication

This adjusts sympathetic vibrations such as an acoustic piano’s key-off sound (the subtle sound that occurs when you release a note).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.
OFF, 1–10

Before You Play

Cabinet (*1)

Adjusting the Sympathetic Resonance of the Grand Piano Body
(Cabinet Resonance)
Adjusts the body resonance of the grand piano itself.
Higher values will produce a larger body resonance.
OFF, 1–10

Performing

SoundBrd (*1)

Adjusting the Clarity of Individual Notes in a Chord
(SoundBoard Behavior)
When you play a chord, this setting improves the clarity of the individual notes in the chord, creating a more beautiful resonance.
Higher settings produce a clearer resonance.
OFF, 1–10

Trnspose (*1)

Practicing

Specifying What the Transpose will Affect (Transpose Mode)
This setting specifies what the transpose will affect. You can use the transpose to change the
pitch of both the song and the keyboard, only the pitch of the song, or only the pitch of the
keyboard.
The sound of the keyboard

SONG

The song being played back

BOTH

The sound of the keyboard and the song being played back

Convenient Functions

KBD

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 in Dual Play (p. 15) and Lower tone in Split Play (p. 16) an octave at a time.

Oct Shft

Altering the pitch in one-octave units in this way is called “Octave Shift.”
For example, you can raise the pitch of the Lower Tone to the same pitch of the Upper Tone in Split Play.
-2–0–+2 (octave)

Function Mode

Selecting the Format for Recording (Recording Mode)
You can choose whether to record as SMF or as audio.
Rec Mode

MEMO
You can also switch the recording mode by holding down the [

] (Rec) button and using the [–] [+] buttons.

SMF parts will be recorded separately. This allows you to re-record just a single part, or to overdub different parts.

Audio

The recording will be made as audio data. The recorded song can be used in your computer.

Appendix

SMF

Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Damper Pedal Part)
DPdl Prt (*1)

When you press the damper pedal during Dual play or Split play, the pedal effect is normally
applied to both tones, but you can also select the tone to which the effect is to be applied.
R+L

All enabled

Applied only to the Tone 1 (in dual mode)/Right-hand Tone (in split mode)

Applied only to the Tone 2 (in dual mode)/Left-hand Tone (in split mode)

MEMO
(*1) This parameter can be saved by the “Memory Backup” operation (p. 39).

Various Settings (Function Mode)
Indication

Value

Explanation

Changing How the Pedals Work (Center Pedal)
When you turn on the power, the center pedal functions as the sostenuto pedal (p. 10).
You can change the function of the pedal to a variety of other operations.
CPdl Fnc

SOST
PLAY
LAYR
OCT

Sets function to sostenuto pedal.
The pedal will have the same function as the [

] (Play/Stop) button.

Pressing the pedal will layer on Tone 2, used for Dual play.
* The Layer function can be applied only when using Dual play.
Pressing the pedal will layer on a sound one octave higher.
* The Octave function cannot be applied while using Twin Piano, Dual play, or Split play.

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer
(Local Control)
When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to Local Off.

LocalCtl

Local Control

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.

MIDI
In

MIDI
Sequencer

Sound Generator

MIDI
Out

OFF
ON

Local Control is off.
The keyboard and composer are disconnected from the internal sound generator. Playing the keyboard will not produce sound.
Local Control is on.
The keyboard and composer are connected to the internal sound generator.

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Channel)
This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the unit will transmit.
MIDI Ch (*1)

MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1 through 16. By connecting MIDI
devices and specifying the appropriate MIDI channel for each device, you can play or select
sounds on those devices.
The unit will receive all sixteen channels (1–16).
OFF, 1–16

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back (CD/Audio Type)
The unit may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD manually.
CD/A Typ

When the unit left the factory, this was set to “STRO” (Stereo). Normally, there is no need to make this setting.

MEMO
This setting is automatically saved in the unit.
AUTO, A, B, STRO

SaveSong

Renaming a Song (Save Song)
Here’s how to rename a song you’ve saved (p. 38).

CopySong

Copying a Saved Song (Copy Song)
A song you’ve saved to the internal memory can be copied to the USB flash drive. Alternatively, a song saved to the USB flash drive can be copied to
the internal memory. (p. 40)

Del Song

Deleting a Saved Song (Delete Song)
You can delete a saved song from the internal memory or the USB flash drive. (p. 41)

Format

Initializing the Memory (Format Media)
You can delete all songs from the internal memory or a separately sold USB flash drive. (p. 42)

Various Settings (Function Mode)
Value

Explanation

Operation Guide

Indication

Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver)
Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the unit to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if
the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem.
In this case, set the unit’s “USB Driver” setting to “ORG,” and then install the driver in your computer.
After changing this setting, you need to turn off the unit, then turn it back on again.

MEMO
This setting is automatically saved in the unit.
For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website.
Roland website:
http://www.roland.com/
GEN

Choose this if you want to use the generic USB driver that was included with your computer. Normally, you should use this mode.

ORG

Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded from the Roland website.

Before You Play

Changing the USB flash drive Setting (USB Memory Mode)
In some cases, when USB flash drive is connected to the USB memory port, it may take longer for data to be loaded, or data may fail to be loaded
successfully. If this occurs, you may be able to solve the problem by changing the USB flash drive setting.
When the unit left the factory, this was set to “2” Normally, there is no need to make this setting.

USB Mode

Panel Descriptions

USB Drv

After changing this setting, you need to turn off the unit, then turn it back on again.

MEMO
Performing

This setting is automatically saved in the unit.
1, 2

Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control Mode)
Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your performance. If you’ve set Visual Control mode to MVC or VLNK, playing the
keyboard of unit will control the images produced by the Visual Control device connected to unit using a MIDI cable.

VC Mode

Visual Control is off.

MVC

MIDI Visual Control mode is selected.

VLNK

V-LINK mode is selected.

Practicing

OFF

Specifying the Visual Control Channel

VC Ch (*1)

Here’s how to specify the channel on which messages used to control video will be sent.
Specifies the MIDI channel used to transmit MIDI messages to the Visual Control device.

What is MIDI Visual Control?

Convenient Functions

1–16

Visual control function chart

What is V-LINK?

Visual Control
function
Switch images

Transmitted MIDI message

Unit’s operation

CC 0 (Bank Select): 0–4

Play black keys

Program Change: 1–7

Play white keys

MIDI Out connector
MIDI In connector
Visual Control
compatible video
equipment

Appendix

V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specification that allows visual
expression to be linked with musical performance. Video
equipment that is compatible with V-LINK can be connected to
electronic musical instruments via their MIDI ports, making it
easy to enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked with the
performance.

Playing the lowest 12 keys of this unit (A0–G#1) will transmit the
following MIDI messages.

Function Mode

MIDI Visual Control is an internationally-used
recommended practice that was added to the
MIDI specification so that visual expression
could be linked with musical performance. Video equipment
that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to
electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video
equipment in tandem with a performance.

Connection examples
Connect a MIDI cable from this unit’s MIDI Out connector (p. 11) to
the MIDI In connector of your Visual Control compatible device.
* You’ll need a MIDI cable (sold separately) in order to connect
this unit to a device that supports Visual Control.

MEMO
(*1) This parameter can be saved by the “Memory Backup” operation (p. 39).

Various Settings (Function Mode)
Indication

Value

Explanation

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

With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the unit.
If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off” setting to “OFF” as follows. (p. 39)

MEMO
This setting is automatically saved in the unit.

Backup

Storing Your Settings (Memory Backup)
The unit’s settings will return to their default settings when you turn off the power, but you can store these settings so that they will retain the
changes you made even after the power is turned off, then on again. (p. 39)

FctReset

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
When you execute the “Factory Reset” function, the settings you’ve edited in Function mode will be restored to their factory-set state. (p. 40)

&& Troubleshooting
Cause/Action

Even though you’re using headphones and the sound is muted,
a thumping sound is heard when
you play the keyboard

The unit uses a hammer action keyboard in order to simulate an acoustic piano’s playing touch as realistically as possible. For
this reason, you’ll hear the hammers thump when you play the keyboard, just as you would when playing an acoustic piano.
Since this unit allows you to adjust its volume, you might notice the sound of the hammers in certain situations, but this does
not indicate a malfunction. If vibration transmitted to the floor or walls is a concern, you may be able to minimize the vibration
by moving the piano away from the wall, or by laying down a commercially available anti-vibration mat designed for use with
pianos.

Power turns off on its own

When 30 minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated this unit, the power will turn off automatically. (This is the
factory setting).
If you don’t need the power to turn off automatically, turn the “Auto Off” setting “OFF.”

p. 39

Is the AC adaptor connected correctly?

p. 55

Could the power have been turned off by the auto-off function?
If you want to turn on the power after the auto-off function has turned it off, operate the [Power] switch to turn the power on
again.

p. 39

–

Can’t perform operations

Could Panel Lock be activated? Disengage the Panel Lock setting.

p. 43

Is the pedal connected correctly?
Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector.

p. 55

If you disconnect the pedal cord from the unit while the power is on, the pedal effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition.
You must power-off the unit before connecting or disconnecting the pedal cord.

p. 55

Could you have changed how the pedal effect is applied?
If the damper pedal part is set to “R,” the pedal will apply only to the right tone; if it is set to “L,” the pedal will apply only to the left
tone.

p. 45

Could Twin Piano be turned on?
If Twin Piano is on, the right pedal will affect only the right-hand keyboard zone and the left pedal will affect only the left-hand
keyboard zone.

p. 20

Could you have changed the function of the pedal?
If you’ve reassigned the function of the center pedal, this pedal will not operate as the sostenuto pedal.

p. 46

Pedal does not work, or is “stuck”

Unable to read from/write to USB
flash drive

–

Are you using (optional) Roland USB flash drive?
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB flash drive products.

–

If you are unable to read or write USB flash drive successfully, change the USB memory mode.

p. 47

Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet?
If you connect external devices, be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet.

–

The volume level of the instrument connected to Input jacks is
too low.

Raise the volume of the connected device.

–

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

–

If turn off the unit, or the power is disrupted due to a power failure while you’re connected to a MIDI device, the settings of
that MIDI device may be altered. If this occurs, power-off the unit and your MIDI device. Then power-on the unit first, and next
power-on your MIDI device.

–

Connected MIDI device does not
operate correctly

Practicing

“Buzz” is heard from external
devices

Performing

Since the unit uses a liquid-crystal display, you may find that it is unable to display letters or other things in environments where
temperatures go below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

Before You Play

Nothing appears in the display

Panel Descriptions

Power does not turn on

Page

Operation Guide

Symptom

No sound

No sound when you play back
a song

No sound (when a MIDI device is
connected)

p. 11

Has Local Control been set to “OFF”?
When Local Control is set to “OFF,” no sound is produced by playing the keyboard. Set Local Control to “ON.”

p. 46

Has Local Control been set to “OFF”?
When Local Control is set to “OFF,” no sound is produced by playing the song. Set Local Control to “ON.”

p. 46

Could the Song Balance be set to “0”?

p. 25

Could the Visual Control mode be set to “MVC” or” VLNK”?
If the Visual Control mode is set to “MVC” or “VLNK,” the lowest 12 keys of the keyboard (A0–G#1) are used to control images; they
will not produce sound.
Are all devices powered on?

p. 47
–

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly?

p. 11

Do the MIDI channels of the unit and the connected device match?

p. 46

Could you have made Transpose settings?

p. 21
p. 35

Is the Master Tune setting appropriate?

p. 44

Is the setting for the Temperament correct?

p. 44

If stretch tuning is “ON,” the piano will be tuned in a unique way; notes in the piano’s upper range will be tuned slightly sharper,
while notes in the lower range will be tuned slightly lower. For this reason, certain pitches may seem to be off, but this is actually
the way that an acoustic piano should sound.

p. 44

Function Mode

No sound from the left most
notes of the keyboard

p. 6, p. 13

Convenient Functions

Could the unit’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned down?
Could headphones be connected?
Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?
The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the headphone jacks.

Notes don’t sound right

Not all the notes you play are
sounded

The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 voices. If you’re using Dual Play, or playing along with a song, or making heavy
use of the damper pedal, the number of notes being requested by the performance data may exceed the maximum available
polyphony, causing notes to drop out.

Is the unit in Dual play?
Sounds are heard twice (doubled)
When the unit is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its
when the keyboard is played
Soft Thru feature is Off.

–
p. 15
p. 46

Appendix

Pitch of the keyboard or song is
incorrect

Troubleshooting
Symptom

Cause/Action

The wrong instrument is selected
when you press the [E. Piano],
[Strings], or [Other] button

Tone buttons [E. Piano] [Strings] [Other] also operate as buttons that select “Recommended Tones.”
Connecting a commercially-available CD-ROM drive to the USB memory port and selecting a song from a CD-ROM produced for
the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) will automatically cause sounds appropriate for that song to be assigned to the [E. Piano], [Strings], and
[Other] Tone buttons, so that you can select “recommended” sounds by pressing one of these buttons.

Effect does not apply

When you are using Dual play or Split play, and different effects are specified for the two selected tones, the effect will not be
applied to Tone 2 (when using Dual play) or the left-hand tone (when using Split play).

The unit’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an acoustic piano, and this may give the impression of
Reverberation remains even if You reverberation even if you’ve defeated the Ambience effect.
defeat the Ambience effect
Also, you may be able to eliminate some reverberation by reducing the value set for “Cabinet Resonance.”
The sound of the higher notes
suddenly changes from a certain
key

High-pitched ringing is heard

Low notes sound wrong, or are
buzzy

On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the top of the keyboard will continue sounding
regardless of the damper pedal. These notes also have a somewhat different tonal character. The unit faithfully simulate this
characteristic of acoustic pianos. On the unit, the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key
transpose setting.
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 character of an actual piano is being faithfully reproduced, and is not a
malfunction.
This sound can be adjusted by modifying the following settings.
• String Resonance (p. 45)
• Ambience (p. 18)
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 a nearby Roland
service center.

Page
p. 14

–
p. 45

–

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 the speakers 10–15 cm (4–6 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.

–

Song does not play correctly
Only the sound of a particular
instrument in a song does not
play

Could a part be muted?
If the button indicator is out, the music on that part is not heard. Press the part button so the indicator is illuminated.

p. 26

Sound is heard from a muted part

Could the part mute volume be set to other than “0”?
If you set this to “0,” the sound of a muted part will be completely inaudible.

p. 27

Song volume is low /
Volume differs between recording Could the Song Balance volume be lowered?
and playback

Can’t play back a song saved in
USB flash drive

Could the Audio files of the format be played?
Audio files of the following format can be played back.
• File extension “.WAV”
• 16-bit linear
• “44.1 kHz” sampling rate
Is the filename extension “MID”?
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

Song tempo becomes unstable

Song name in USB flash drive is
not shown

p. 25

–

When playing a song from USB flash drive, the tempo may become unstable if there is an excessive amount of performance data.

–

The song name will not be shown if the song information in the file is empty or consists only of spaces.

–

Is the filename extension “MID”?
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

–

Song names can consist only of English letters, numerals, certain symbols, and single-byte characters from the Japanese
syllabary; the unit is unable to correctly display the name if other characters are used.

–

Can’t record / play back
Can’t record SMF

Has one of the part buttons for recording been selected?

p. 29

Can’t record audio

Is a USB flash drive connected to the USB memory port?

–

The recorded performance
disappeared

Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the unit’s power or select a song.
There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power, save your recorded performance in the internal
memory or the USB flash drive.

–

Limitations regarding audio files
• Ambience will not be applied to audio files (p. 18).
• The Part Mute function cannot be used when playing audio files (p. 26).
• Audio data cannot be saved in the unit’s internal memory. In order to record audio, you must connect a USB flash drive (separately sold) (p. 29, p. 33, p. 34).
• You can’t rename an audio file (p. 38).
• Audio files cannot be copied (p. 40).

&& Error Messages
Meaning

Error 1

You can only read the music file. It can not be saved.

Error 2

An error occurred during writing. The external media may be corrupted.
Insert other external media and try again. Alternatively, you can initialize the external media.
The external media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position may not yet be initialized.

Error 10

No external media is inserted. Insert the external media and try again.

Error 11

There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination.
Either insert other external media or delete unneeded files and try again.
An error occurred during reading. The external media may be corrupted.
Insert other external media and try again. Alternatively, you can initialize the external media.

Error 15

The file is unreadable. The data format is not compatible with the unit.

Error 16

Data was not called up in time for playback of the song. After waiting several seconds, you may be able to play back the song by pressing the [
(Play/Stop) button again.

Error 18
Error 30

]

This audio format is not supported.
Please use 44.1 kHz 16-bit linear WAV format audio files.
The internal memory capacity of the unit is full.
The unit cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device.
Reduce the amount of MIDI data sent to the unit.

Error 41

A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.

Error 43

A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.

Error 51

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.

Error 65

The USB memory port was subjected to excessive current. Make sure that there is no problem with the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

Performing

* External Media: USB flash drive, CD-ROM, etc.

Before You Play

Error 40

Panel Descriptions

Error 14

Operation Guide

Indication

Practicing
Convenient Functions
Function Mode
Appendix

&& Tone List

Piano–Grand
No.
1

Tone Name

Explanation

Concert

The sound of a splendid concert grand piano. This piano sound has our highest recommendation, and can be used for any style of
music.

Ballade

A mellow grand piano sound, recommended for quiet songs.

Bright

A brilliant grand piano sound, recommended when you want the piano to stand out in an ensemble.

Magical

A charming sound that layers synth bells with Concert.

Pno+Str

Strings layered with Concert.

Pno+Pad

A pad layered with Concert.

Pno+Cho

A choir layered with Concert.

Pure Pno

A grand piano sound notable for its clarity.

Rock Pno

A robust piano sound, recommended for boogie-woogie playing.

Ragtime

A honky-tonk piano sound, recommended for ragtime playing.

Piano–Early
No.

Tone Name

Explanation

FortePno

An early type of piano with a distinctive sound that’s somewhat different than today’s pianos.

MlwForte

A mellow FortePno (Forte Piano) sound.

BrtForte

A brilliant FortePno (Forte Piano) sound.

Dolcechd

A dream-like sound that can sound like a piano or a harpsichord.

Harpsi

A type of keyboard instrument widely used in Baroque music, producing a delicate sound.

Hpsd 8+4

The sound of a harpsichord layered with sound an higher octave.

E. Piano

Strings

Other

No.

Tone Name

No.

Tone Name

No.

Tone Name

No.

Tone Name

Trem EP

SymphStr

Vib

Thum Vo

Pop EP

Epic Str

Celesta

Gspl Spn

Vint EP

Rich Str

Jz Scat

Full Stp

FM EP

Orch Str

SymphCho

Melw Bar

Orchstra

Pipe Org

Lite Org

Nasn Flt

Lowr Org

EP Belle

‘60s EP

Cham Win

Clav.

Harp

Jazz Org

‘60s Org

Stg Phsr

Violin

Balad Or

Glas Pad

‘70s EP

Velo Str

Soft Pad

Lunr Str

E.Grand

Flute

Harpvox

Dcy C.Pd *

Cello

Nylon Gt

Jazz Gt

Orch Brs

Steel Gt

Ac. Bass

Pizz Str

Marimba

Bass+Cym

Decy Str *

Mlt Isle

Fingr Bs

Mrng Lit

Brs Sect

Balad Bl

Alto Sax

Acordion

Ten Sax

Church 1

Church 2

Aerl Cho

Angl Cho

Beau Vox

Fem Aahs

Male Aah

Decy Cho *

* Tones indicated by “*” are suitable for
playing layered with a piano tone.

* Tones numbered 43 and higher are
accompaniment-use GM2 tones.
* In the tone group “Other” when you
hold down the [–] [+] buttons to switch
tone in succession, the tones will stop
changing at number 43 and number
52.
* To select the next sound, release the [–]
[+] buttons, then press it again.

&& Main Specifications

Keyboard

External Memory
DP90: 88 keys (Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement)

Keyboard
Touch Sensitivity

DP90S: 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement)
Key Touch: 5 levels, Fixed Touch

External Storage

Song Save Format

Soft (capable of continuous detection)

Internal Songs

Sostenuto (function assignable)
Sound Generator
SuperNATURAL Piano Sound

Sound Generator

Conforms to GM2/GS/XG Lite

Max. Polyphony

128 voices

Czerny #100: 100 songs
Custom LCD

Control

Volume (Slider)

Other Functions

Panel Lock, MIDI Visual Control, V-LINK
DC In jack
Pedal connector

Early Piano: 6 tones

Input jack: Stereo miniature phone type

E.Piano: 10 tones
Connectors

Other: 307 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
8 types, selectable temperament key

Stretched Tuning

On, Off

Master Tuning

415.3 Hz–466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
Key Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)
Playback Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)
Ambience (Off, 10 levels)
Brilliance (Off, -10–0–+10)
Only for Piano Tones:

Effects

USB MEMORY port: USB Type A
MIDI connectors (In, Out)
Phones jack x 2: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Rated Power Output 12 W x 2
110 dB
Volume Level (SPL)

* This figure was measured according to the method that is
based on Roland’s technical standard.

Speakers

12 cm (5 inches) x 2

10 W (5 W–33 W)
Power Consumption

Quarter note = 10 to 500

Beat

2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

Volume

11 levels

Dimensions
(including piano
stand)

(with lid close)
1,398 (W) x 344 (D) x 781 (H) mm
55-1/16 (W) x 13-9/16 (D) x 30-3/4 (H) inches
(with lid open)
1,398 (W) x 339 (D) x 974 (H) mm
55-1/16 (W) x 13-3/8 (D) x 38-3/8 (H) inches

* Measurements include stabilizer components attached.

SMF Recorder
Tracks

3 tracks

Song Save Format

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Songs

• 5 W: Power consumption immediately after power-up; nothing
being played

Recorder section: 1 song

Weight
(including piano
stand)

DP90: 46.1 kg / 101 lbs 10 oz
DP90S: 47.4 kg / 104 lbs 8 oz
Owner’s Manual

Function Mode

Internal Memory: Max. 99 songs

Internal Song List

Note Storage

Approx. 30,000 notes

Controls

Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding,
Previous song, Next song, Part Mute, Mute Volume, Tempo,
Tempo Mute, All Songs Play, Count-in, Song Balance, AB
Repeat

Tempo

Quarter note= 10 to 500

Stabilizer

Resolution

120 ticks per quarter note

Cord Clamps

Assembling Leaflet
Accessories

AC Adaptor
Power Cord (for AC Adaptor)
Headphone Hook

Audio/Audio CDs

USB Flash Memory (*)
File Format: Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format)
Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using optional CD drive)

Recording

(with Keyboard, SMF data)
File Format: Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format)

Transpose

Playback Transpose: -6–+5 (in semitones)

Tempo

Audio Playback Speed: 75–125 %

Controls

Song Select, Play/Stop, Rec, Rewinding, Fast-forwarding,
Previous song, Next song, Tempo, All Songs Play, Song
Balance, AB Repeat, Center Cancel

Options
(sold separately)

USB CD Drive (*)
* Use USB Flash Memory and USB CD Drive sold by Roland.
We cannot guarantee operation if other products are
used.

* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior
notice.

Internal Memory
Song Save Format

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Songs

Max. 99 songs

Appendix

Playback

Convenient Functions

Rotary Speaker Effect (Slow/Fast)
Tempo

• 10 W: Average power consumption while piano is played with
volume at center position

• 33 W: Rated power consumption

Only for Organ Tones:
Metronome

USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B

Practicing

Soundboard Behavior (Off, 10 levels)
Cabinet Resonance (Off, 10 levels)
Damper Resonance (Off, 10 levels)
String Resonance (Off, 10 levels)
Key Off Resonance (Off, 10 levels)

Output jacks (L/Mono, R): 1/4-inch phone type

Performing

Temperaments

Hanon: 20 songs

Display

Grand Piano: 10 tones

Strings: 14 tones

Selections: 10 songs or greater

Before You Play

Piano Sound

Transpose

Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format)
Piano Masterpieces: 75 songs

Damper (capable of continuous detection)

Tones

Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

Other

Pedals
Pedals

Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format)

Panel Descriptions

Twin Piano

Roland Original Format (i-Format)
Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using optional CD drive)

Dual (volume balance adjustable)
Split (split point adjustable)

USB Flash Memory
Standard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1)

Playable Song
Format

Whole

Keyboard Modes

Operation Guide

Roland DP90 / DP90S: Digital Piano

&Assembling
& Assembling the DP90/DP90S

* To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefully
before you begin assembly. Keep this manual nearby for reference when needed.
* Keep this unit horizontal when lifting it during assembly or transport.

* Be careful not to pinch your hands or drop this unit on your foot during assembly or
transport.
* You must obtain the assistance of at least one additional person when assembling or
transporting this unit.
* Keep small parts such as screws, stabilizers, and cord clamps out of the reach of small
children to ensure that these items are not swallowed accidentally.
* The screwdriver needed for assembly is not included. You’ll need have a Phillips
screwdriver on hand.

Check the Parts
8
9

10
2

4
7

5
7

1. Attach the side board (left)

2 and the side board (right) 3
to the speaker box 4 , and hand-tighten four of the screws
(large) 8 to fasten them provisionally (four locations) .

Attach the speaker box so that the speaker cord is on the same side as
the left side board 2 .

* Hand-tighten the screws first, and then tighten them firmly. Start by tightening the
screws until they are approximately half hidden. Do not use a power screwdriver
when tightening the screws to their final position. Doing so may strip the threads.
* Tighten the screws firmly, and place the unit at a location that is level and sure to
remain stable. Never place the unit on a shag carpet. If you do so, the pedal may be
unstable, causing damage.
* Do not place the body of the piano directly on the floor. By doing so, you risk damaging the bottom of the piano, the jacks on the bottom of the piano, and the USB case.
Copyright © 2012 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Piano main unit

Screws (large): 8 pcs.

Side board (left)

Screws (small): 6 pcs.

Side board (right)

Screws (with washers): 2 pcs.

Speaker box

Cord clamps: 2 pcs.

Pedal board

Headphone hook

Stabilizers (left/right)

Protective sheets

* To prevent the side boards from
getting scratched, do not remove the
protective sheets 7 until you are
directed to do so.

2. Place the unit upright, and use the screws (small)
fasten the stabilizers
locations) .

to the side boards

9 to
(six

When standing the assembled unit up, grasp near the speaker box,
and gently raise the assembly.
Take care not to attach the left and right stabilizer to the wrong sides.

Screws (large): use four screws
Screws (small): use six screws

Front

Rear

R Mark

Rear
Right

Speaker
cord

L Mark

MEMO
The speaker box can also be installed so that it faces toward the
rear instead of toward the front. Having the speaker box face
out the rear of the instrument allows the speakers to be directed
toward listeners when the back of the instrument faces the
audience.
Normal direction
Front

Speaker box

Front

3. Place the pedal board onto the metal fixtures .
If you find it difficult to attach the pedal board 5 , slightly loosen the
speaker box screws (large) 8 that you fastened provisionally in step 1.

When facing to the rear
Rear

Left

Pedal board 5

Rear

Speaker box

Extend the
pedal cord

4. Remove the protective sheets
54

Putting the Pedal Board
(a lateral view)

Avoid scratches!

Metal fixtures

from each side board .

5. Hand-tighten the screws (large)
the pedal board

8 to provisionally fasten
to the side boards 2 , 3 (two locations) .

10. Connect the speaker cord extending from the rear of the
speaker box to the piano main unit’s speaker connector .
Rear DP90/DP90S

Speaker connector

Screws (large): use two screws

Clip
portion

Speaker cord

Operation Guide

6. Firmly tighten each of the side board screws (four locations)
that you provisionally tightened in step 1, making sure that
they are secure .

11. Use screws (with washers) 10 to fasten the headphone hook
12 .

Before You Play

Screws (with washers): use two screws

DC In jack

12. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In jack, the pedal cord to

7. Step on the pedals of the pedal board

5 , and make sure
that the rubber feet on the bottom of the pedals are in
contact with the floor . Firmly tighten the pedal board
screws 8 (two locations) that you provisionally tightened
in step 5, making sure that they are secure .

Performing

the Pedal jack .

Pedal cord

13. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord .
Power cord
To AC outlet

8. Align the protruding screws (one each at right and left)

on the bottom of the piano 1 with the openings in the
metal fittings on the side board 2 , 3 , then slide the piano
forward until the screws are held in place .

14. As necessary, aﬃx cord clamps to fasten the pedal cord .
Function Mode

Place the keyboard so that it is centered, both front to back and left
to right.

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator faces upwards and
the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will
light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Convenient Functions

Practicing

Firmly plug the AC adaptor
and the pedal cord all the way
into the sockets.

AC adaptor

Example attachment location

NOTE
Grasp the piano 1 in the middle at the front and rear, taking care
not to pinch your hands.

Panel Descriptions

Hold and insert the cord so that the
clip portion extends into the stand
and is securely connected.

Cord clamps

Front

Appendix

Screws (large): use two screws

Used in step 9.

9. Use the screws (large)
the side boards

Please don’t
get your fingers
pinched

to fasten the piano main unit
(one each for the right and left) .
8

When moving the unit
1

Make sure to insert the screws 8 by hand and give them a few turns
by hand before using a screwdriver to tighten them.

If you need to move the unit, close the keyboard cover and
disconnect the AC adaptor. With at least one other person
helping you, lift the unit horizontally and carry it, taking care
not to pinch your hands or drop the unit on your feet.

&& USING THE UNIT SAFELY
About

WARNING and

CAUTION Notices

Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.

About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify by yourself
Do not open (or modify in any way) the
unit or its AC adaptor.

Do not repair or replace parts by yourself
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or
replace parts within it (except when this
manual provides specific instructions
directing you to do so). Refer all servicing
to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information”
page.

Do not use or store in the following types of locations
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g.,
direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle,
near a heating duct, on top of heatgenerating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet
floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and
shakiness.

Do not place in an unstable location
Make sure you always have the unit
placed so it is level and sure to remain
stable. Never place it on stands that could
wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct
voltage
Be sure to use only the AC adaptor
included with the unit. Also, make sure
the line voltage at the installation matches
the input voltage specified on the AC
adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed
for a different voltage, so their use could
result in damage, malfunction, or electric
shock.

Use only the included power cord
Use only the attached power-supply cord.
Also, the included power cord must not be
used with any other device.

WARNING

Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects
on it

Adults must provide supervision in places where
children are present

Do not excessively twist or bend the
power cord, nor place heavy objects on it.
Doing so can damage the cord, producing
severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

When using the unit in locations where
children are present, be careful so no
mishandling of the unit can take place. An
adult should always be on hand to provide
supervision and guidance.

Avoid extended use at high volume

Do not drop or subject to strong impact

This unit, either alone or in combination
with an amplifier and headphones or
speakers, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent
hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level, or
at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should immediately stop
using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)

Don’t allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit;
never place containers with liquid on unit
Do not place containers containing liquid
(e.g., flower vases) on this product. Never
allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable
objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g., water
or juice) to enter this product. Doing so
may cause short circuits, faulty operation,
or other malfunctions.

Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction
occurs
Immediately turn the unit off, remove the
AC adaptor from the outlet, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest
Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord,
or the plug has been damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has
been spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.

Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number
of other devices
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord
to share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices. Be especially
careful when using extension cords—the
total power used by all devices you have
connected to the extension cord’s outlet
must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation
on the cord to heat up and eventually
melt through.

Do not use overseas
Before using the unit in a foreign country,
consult with your retailer, the nearest
Roland Service Center, or an authorized
Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Place in a well ventilated location
The unit and the AC adaptor should be
located so their location or position does
not interfere with their proper ventilation.

Always grasp only the plug on the AC
adaptor cord when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

Periodically clean the AC adaptor’s plug

Manage cables for safety

Take care so as not to get fingers pinched by lid
Be careful when opening/closing the lid
so you do not get your fingers pinched
(p. 12). Adult supervision is recommended
whenever small children use the unit.

Precautions concerning use of bench
When using the bench, please observe the
following points:
• Do not use the bench as a toy, or as a
stepping stool.
• Do not allow two or more persons to sit
on the bench.
• Do not adjust the height while sitting on
the bench.
• Do not sit on the bench if the bolts
holding the bench legs are loose. (If the
bolts are loose, immediately re-tighten
them using the supplied tool.)

Avoid climbing on top of the unit, or placing heavy
objects on it

• Never insert your hand into the gap (the
metal height adjustment mechanism)
under the seat lid. Doing so may cause
your hand to be pinched or injured.

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy
objects on the unit.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

Cautions when moving this unit

If you remove the screw from the ground
terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave
it lying around where it could accidently
be swallowed by small children. When
refastening the screw, make that it is firmly
fastened, so it won’t come loose.

Take care not to get burned
The area shown in the illustration may
become hot, so take care to avoid burns.

Function Mode

If you need to move the instrument, take
note of the precautions listed below. At
least two persons are required to safely lift
and move the unit. It should be handled
carefully, all the while keeping it level.
Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument
from damage.

Handle the ground terminal carefully

Convenient Functions

Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs
with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

To prevent accidental ingestion of the
parts listed below, always keep them out
of the reach of small children.
Included Parts / Removable Parts:
• Screws for stand assembly (p. 54)
• Cord clamps (p. 54)

Practicing

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor with wet
hands

Performing

Try to prevent cords and cables from
becoming entangled. Also, all cords and
cables should be placed so they are out of
the reach of children.

Whenever you suspect the possibility of
lightning in your area, disconnect the AC
adaptor from the outlet.

Before You Play

At regular intervals, you should unplug
the AC adaptor and clean it by using
a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other
accumulations away from its prongs.
Also, disconnect the power plug from
the power outlet whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of
time. Any accumulation of dust between
the power plug and the power outlet can
result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect
the AC adaptor from the outlet

Panel Descriptions

Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the
AC adaptor

CAUTION

Operation Guide

CAUTION

• Check to make sure the screws securing
the unit to the stand have not become
loose. Fasten them again securely
whenever you notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.

• Fold down the music rest.
• Close the lid.

Do not remove the speaker grille and
speaker by any means. Speaker not user
replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages
and currents are present inside the
enclosure.

Appendix

• Disconnect all cords coming from
external devices.

Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker

Unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet before
cleaning
Before cleaning the unit, turn it off and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet
(p. 54).

&& IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet
that is being used by an electrical appliance that
is controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or
air conditioner). Depending on the way in which
the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise
may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce
audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate
electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after
long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is
not a cause for concern.
• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,
always make sure to turn off the power on all your
equipment before you make any connections.
• With the factory settings, the unit will automatically
be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing
or operating the unit. If the unit’s power has been
turned off automatically, you can use the [Power]
switch to turn the unit back on again. If you don’t
want the unit to turn off automatically, change the
“Auto Off” setting to “Off” as described on “Making
the Power Automatically Turn Off After a Time (Auto
Off )” (p. 39).

NOTE
The settings you were editing will be lost when the
unit is turned off. If you want to keep your settings,
you must save your settings before turning the unit
off.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the
surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet
may discolor or mar the surface.
You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the
rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you
do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or
move accidentally.
• Do not put anything that contains water on this unit.
Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol,
nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly
wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a
dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that
is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface
using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth
along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard
in the same area can damage the finish.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of
any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration
and/or deformation.
Since wood will expand and contract depending
on how it is used and the environment in which it is
located, products made of wood may experience a
gradual loosening of the screws over time.
To ensure that your piano remains in safe, optimal
condition, you should regularly check the tightness of
the screws in the locations shown in the illustration. If
you find that any screws are loose, use a screwdriver to
tighten them.

Placement
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large power transformers)
may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change
the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away
from the source of interference.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the
vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when
receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing.
Should you experience such problems, you should
relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater
distance from this unit, or switch them off.

• When moved from one location to another where
the temperature and/or humidity is very different,
water droplets (condensation) may form inside
the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore,
before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for
several hours, until the condensation has completely
evaporated.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to
remain on this unit for long periods of time. Such
objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect
the finish.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the
keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such
as keys ceasing to produce sound.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this
instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument
may damage the exterior finish.

Repairs and Data
• Please be aware that all data contained in the
unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for
repairs. Important data should always be backed up
USB flash drives, or written down on paper (when
possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid
the loss of data. 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.

Additional Precautions
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can
be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction,
or the improper operation of the unit. To protect
yourself against the risk of loosing important data,
we recommend that you periodically save a backup
copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s
memory on a USB flash drive.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore
the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s
memory, USB flash drives once it has been lost.
Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning
such loss of data.

• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of
such receivers.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place
it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside
an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to
temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting
devices that normally are used while their light
source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light),
or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area
of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive
heat can deform or discolor the unit.

• About piano polishing liquid
• Use polishing liquid as directed by the instructions
for the product.
• Use only polishing liquid that is intended for use on
polished-finish pianos. Using any other polishing
liquid may cause scratches, deformation, or
discoloration. To purchase polishing liquid, contact
your nearby musical instrument dealer.
• Use the polishing liquid only on the polished
surfaces of the cabinet. Always wipe the surface
with the grain using straight, even strokes. Do
not repeatedly wipe the same places using too
much pressure, since that might result in the loss
of luster.
• Be sure to keep the polishing liquid out of the
reach of small children. If the polishing liquid is
accidentally swallowed, first get them to vomit,
then take them to a doctor.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the
unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can
lead to malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

Maintenance of polished-finish pianos
(Only for DP90S)
• Since your piano has a polished finish that is as
delicate as that found on finely crafted wooden
furniture, it needs careful, periodic care. A few
important suggestions concerning the proper care
of the unit follow. For dusting, using a soft, clean
cloth and/or piano-use feather duster. Be sure to
wipe gently. Even the tiniest grains of sand or grit
can leave scratches on the surface if too much force
is applied while wiping. Do not use any cleaners or
detergents, since they might deteriorate the surface
of the cabinet, and produce cracks.
If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it
thoroughly with a soft cloth dampened with a little
of the polishing liquid. Do not use any cleaners or
detergents, since they might deteriorate the surface
of the cabinet, and produce cracks. Do not use
dusting cloths that contain chemicals.

• When disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
• To avoid disturbing others nearby, try to keep the
unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer
to use headphones, so you do not need to be
concerned about those around you.
• The sound of keys being struck and vibrations
produced by playing an instrument can be
transmitted through a floor or wall to an unexpected
extent. Please take care not to cause annoyance to
others nearby.
• When you need to transport the unit, package it
in the box (including padding) that it came in, if
possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent
packaging materials.
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it
is in use.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not
use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting
to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the
sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to
hear. For information on cable specifications, contact
the manufacturer of the cable.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Before Using External Memories
(Using Optional USB flash drive)

• Carefully insert the USB flash drive all the way in—
until it is firmly in place.

Copyrights / Licenses / Trademarks

• Never touch the terminals of the USB flash drives.
Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

About the Ivory Feel Keyboard
Features of an ivory feel keyboard

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a
patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor
architecture, which was developed by Technology
Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this
technology from the TPL Group.
• XGlite (
) is a registered trademark or a trademark
of Yamaha Corporation.
• Roland, GS, and SuperNATURAL are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• Company names and product names appearing
in this document are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.

Installing the CD Drive (Sold
separately)
Attach the CD drive as shown the figure, using the mounting holes
on the unit’s bottom panel.
• For details of the attachment or connecting, refer to the owner’s
manual of the CD drive.

Practicing

Traditional piano keys are made from the best materials-ivory (for
white keys) and ebony (for black keys). The Ivory Feel keyboard uses
the latest in technology to reproduce the touch and feel of these
materials.

• Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to
extract said content in original or modified form, for
the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said
content or making them available on a computer
network.

Performing

• Do not use this product for purposes that could
infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We
assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to
any infringements of third-party copyrights arising
through your use of this product.

• Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize
said content for the creating, performing, recording
and distributing original musical works.

Before You Play

• It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
video recording, copy or revision of a third party’s
copyrighted work (musical work, video work,
broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether
in whole or in part, and distribute, sell, lease,
perform, or broadcast it without the permission of
the copyright owner.

• The copyright of content in this product (the sound
waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns,
phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved
by Roland Corporation.

Panel Descriptions

• Do not connect or disconnect USB flash drive while
it is being read from, or written to (i.e., while the USB
flash drive access indicator will blink).

• USB flash drives are constructed using precision
components; handle the USB flash drives carefully,
paying particular note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the USB flash drives from
static electricity, be sure to discharge any static
electricity from your own body before handling
the USB flash drives.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact
with the contact portion of the USB flash drives.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject USB flash drives to
strong shock or vibration.
• Do not keep USB flash drives in direct sunlight, in
closed vehicles, or other such locations.
• Do not allow USB flash drives to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the USB flash drives.

Operation Guide

• When opening/closing the lid or raising/folding
down the music rest, please be careful not to get
your fingers pinched between the movable part and
the panel. In places where small children are present,
make sure that an adult provides supervision and
guidance.

An Ivory Feel keyboard offers the following features.
Convenient Functions

• We’re sure you’ll develop a fondness for the distinctive texture of
these keys, which feels better the more you play them.
• Surfaces incorporate stripes of moisture-absorbing material for
improved touch and playability.
• The keys feature subtle gloss and understated coloring,
enhancing the look and elegance.
• The white keys are finished with a slight yellowish tinge for the
look of real ivory.

• Do not write on the keyboard with any pen or other implement,
and do not stamp or place any marking on the instrument. Ink
will seep into the surface lines and become unremovable.
• Do not affix stickers on the keyboard. You may be unable to
remove stickers that use strong adhesives, and the adhesive
may cause discoloration.

Please note the following points. Failure to do so may result
in scratches on the surface finish, damaged gloss, or other
discoloration or deformation.
• To remove dirt, use a soft cloth.
Using a moistened and tightly wrung-out cloth, gently wipe off
any dirt.
Do not rub the surface vigorously.
• To remove stubborn dirt, use a commercially available keyboard
cleaner that does not contain abrasives.
Start by wiping lightly. If the dirt does not come off, wipe using
gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not
to scratch the keys.
• Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or alcohol on the instrument.

Caution when using a CD
NOTE
• You cannot play back CD-R/RW disks to which audio tracks have
been added or CDs containing both audio tracks and data (CD
Extra).
• The unit is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that
conform the official standards-those that carry the “COMPACT
DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.
• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate
copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs
cannot be guaranteed.
For more detailed information on audio discs featuring
copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs,
please consult the disc vendor.
• You cannot save songs and styles to CDs, and you cannot delete
songs or styles recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot
format CDs.

Appendix

Care and maintenance

Use a CD drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if
any other CD drive is used.

Function Mode

Handling

MEMO

&& Index
A

a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AB Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 28
Accompaniment part . . . . . . . . 26
All Songs Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ambience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 18
[Ambience] button. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Audio Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio Transpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 48

Left-hand part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Local Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
LocalCtl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Temperament Key . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tempo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22, 26
Tempo Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Temprmnt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Time Signature. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22
Tmpr Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tone Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tone groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tone List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 21
[Transpose] button. . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transpose Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Trnspose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Twin Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 20
[Twin Piano] button. . . . . . . . . . 20
Twin Piano Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

B
b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 18
[Brilliance] button. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
[
] (Bwd) button. . . . . . . . . 24
C
c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cabinet Resonance . . . . . . . . . . 45
CD/A Typ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CD/Audio Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
CD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Center Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Center Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Converting a Song. . . . . . . . . . . 33
Copy Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 46
Count-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CPdl Fnc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
D
Damper Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Damper Pedal Part. . . . . . . . . . . 45
Damper Resonance. . . . . . . . . . 44
DC In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delete Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 46
Del Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dmpr Res. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DPdl Prt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dual Bal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dual Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dual Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
E
Effects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
[E. Piano] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F
Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 48
[ ] (Fast) button . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FctReset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Format Media. . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 46
Function Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
[
] (Fwd) button. . . . . . . . . 24
H
Headphone hook. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I
Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ivory Feel Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . 59
K
Key Off Resonance. . . . . . . . . . . 45
Key Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 19
Koff Res. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

M
Master Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Backup . . . . . . . 6, 39, 48
Metronome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22
[Metronome] button. . . . . . . . . 22
Metronome’s Volume . . . . . . . . 23
MIDI Ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
MIDI Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MIDI Transmit Channel. . . . . . . 46
MIDI Visual Control. . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mute Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
O
Octave Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oct Shft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening the Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[Other] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Output Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45
45
12
14
11
30

P
Panel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 43
Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Part Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pedal connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Phones jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Piano [Early] button. . . . . . . . . . 14
Piano [Grand] button. . . . . . . . . 14
Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
[
] (Play/Stop) button. 24
Power On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
[Power] switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
R
[ ] (Rec) button. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Rec Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 29
Recording Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Renaming a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
[
] (Reset) button. . . . . . . . . . 24
Right-hand part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
S
S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Save Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting a Song. . . . . . . . . . . 8, 24
[ ] (Slow) button. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SMF Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Soft Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Song Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 25
[Song Balance] button . . . . . . . 25
[Song] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sostenuto Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SoundBoard Behavior. . . . . . . . 45
SoundBrd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Split Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 16
Split Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Stretch Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Strg Res. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
String Resonance. . . . . . . . . . . . 45
[Strings] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

U
U. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Drv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Memory Mode . . . . . . . . . .
USB memory port. . . . . . . . . . . .
USB Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24
47
47
47
10
47
10

V
VC Ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VC Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIMA TUNES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Control Channel. . . . . . .
Visual Control Function Chart.
Visual Control Mode. . . . . . . . .
V-LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47
47
14
47
47
47
47

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VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez
Calle Proyecto Central No.3
Ens.La Esperilla
Santo Domingo,
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
TEL: (809) 683 0305

Instrumentos Musicales
Allegro,C.A.
Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import
#7 zona Industrial de Turumo
Caracas, VENEZUELA
TEL: (212) 244-1122

CURACAO

SERBIA
Music AP Ltd.
Sutjeska br. 5 XS - 24413 Palic,
SERBIA
TEL: (024) 539 395

SLOVAKIA

ART-CENTAR
Degenova 3.
HR - 10000 Zagreb, CROATIA
TEL: (1) 466 8493

DAN Acoustic s.r.o.
Povazská 18.
SK - 940 01 Nové Zámky,
SLOVAKIA
TEL: (035) 6424 330

CZECH REP.

SPAIN

CZECH REPUBLIC DISTRIBUTOR
s.r.o
Voctárova 247/16
180 00 Praha 8, CZECH REP.
TEL: (2) 830 20270

DENMARK
Roland Scandinavia A/S
Skagerrakvej 7 Postbox 880
DK-2100 Copenhagen,
DENMARK
TEL: 3916 6200

FINLAND
Roland Scandinavia As, Filial
Finland
Vanha Nurmijarventie 62
01670 Vantaa, FINLAND
TEL: (0) 9 68 24 020

GERMANY/AUSTRIA
Roland Elektronische
Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt,
GERMANY
TEL: (040) 52 60090

GREECE/CYPRUS
STOLLAS S.A.
Music Sound Light
155, New National Road
Patras 26442, GREECE
TEL: 2610 435400

HUNGARY
Roland East Europe Ltd.
2045. Törökbálint, FSD Park 3. ép.,
HUNGARY
TEL: (23) 511011

IRELAND
Roland Ireland
E2 Calmount Park, Calmount
Avenue, Dublin 12,
Republic of IRELAND
TEL: (01) 4294444

ITALY
Roland Italy S. p. A.
Viale delle Industrie 8,
20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY
TEL: (02) 937-78300

NORWAY
Roland Scandinavia Avd.
Kontor Norge
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95
Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo,
NORWAY
TEL: 2273 0074

POLAND
ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O.
ul. Kty Grodziskie 16B
03-289 Warszawa, POLAND
TEL: (022) 678 9512

PORTUGAL
Roland Systems Group EMEA, S.L.
Branch Office Porto
Edifício Tower Plaza
Rotunda Eng. Edgar Cardoso
23, 9ºG
4400-676 Vila Nova de Gaia,
PORTUGAL
TEL: (+351) 22 608 00 60

ROMANIA
FBS LINES
Piata Libertatii 1,
535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA
TEL: (266) 364 609

Roland Systems Group EMEA, S.L.
Paseo García Faria, 33-35
08005 Barcelona, SPAIN
TEL: 93 493 91 00

SWEDEN
Roland Scandinavia A/S
SWEDISH SALES OFFICE
Mårbackagatan 31, 4 tr.
SE-123 43 Farsta, SWEDEN
TEL: (0) 8 683 04 30

SWITZERLAND
Roland (Switzerland) AG
Landstrasse 5, Postfach,
CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND
TEL: (061) 975-9987

UKRAINE
EURHYTHMICS Ltd.
P.O.Box: 37-a.
Nedecey Str. 30
UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE
TEL: (03131) 414-40

QATAR
AL-EMADI TRADING &
CONTRACTING CO.
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR
TEL: 4423-554

SAUDI ARABIA
aDawliah Universal Electronics
APL
Behind Pizza Inn
Prince Turkey Street
aDawliah Building,
PO BOX 2154,
Alkhobar 31952,
SAUDI ARABIA
TEL: (03) 8643601

SYRIA
Technical Light & Sound Center
PO Box 13520 Bldg No.49
Khaled Abn Alwalid St.
Damascus, SYRIA
TEL: (011) 223-5384

TURKEY
ZUHAL DIS TICARET A.S.
Galip Dede Cad. No.33
Beyoglu, Istanbul, TURKEY
TEL: (0212) 249 85 10

U.A.E.
Zak Electronics & Musical
Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg.,
No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai,
U.A.E.
TEL: (04) 3360715

UNITED KINGDOM
Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ,
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: (01792) 702701

NORTH AMERICA
CANADA

MIDDLE EAST
BAHRAIN
Moon Stores
No.1231&1249 Rumaytha
Building Road 3931,
Manama 339, BAHRAIN
TEL: 17 813 942

IRAN
MOCO INC.
Jadeh Makhsous Karaj (K-9),
Nakhe Zarin Ave.
Jalal Street, Reza Alley No.4
Tehran 1389716791, IRAN
TEL: (021)-44545370-5

ISRAEL

Roland Canada Ltd.
(Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B.
C., V6V 2M4, CANADA
TEL: (604) 270 6626
Roland Canada Ltd.
(Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard
Mississauga On L5T 2N6,
CANADA
TEL: (905) 362 9707

U. S. A.
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,
U. S. A.
TEL: (323) 890 3700

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons
Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'alia Hashnia St.
Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL
TEL: (03) 6823666

JORDAN
MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD.
FREDDY FOR MUSIC
P. O. Box 922846
Amman 11192, JORDAN
TEL: (06) 5692696

Appendix

Cosmos Corporation
1461-9, Seocho-Dong,
Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA
TEL: (02) 3486-8855

Casa Instrumental
Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11
Ciudad de Guatemala,
GUATEMALA
TEL: (502) 599-2888

MEXICO

INDONESIA

KOREA

GUATEMALA

CROATIA

TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C.
Malatan House No.1
Al Noor Street, Ruwi
SULTANATE OF OMAN
TEL: 2478 3443

Function Mode

Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi
Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin
Moses Road, Mumbai-400011,
INDIA
TEL: (022) 2493 9051

VIET NAM

Roland Central Europe N.V.
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel
(Westerlo) BELGIUM
TEL: (014) 575811

OMAN

Roland Music LLC
Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6
117 545 Moscow, RUSSIA
TEL: (495) 981-4967

Convenient Functions

Tom Lee Music
11/F Silvercord Tower 1
30 Canton Rd
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon,
HONG KONG
TEL: 852-2737-7688

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.
100-108 Soi Verng Nakornkasem,
New Road,Sumpantawong,
Bangkok 10100, THAILAND
TEL: (02) 224-8821

OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda
Juan Pablo II,
Edificio No.4010 San Salvador,
EL SALVADOR
TEL: 262-0788

BELGIUM/FRANCE/
HOLLAND/
LUXEMBOURG

RUSSIA

Practicing

Roland Shanghai Electronics
Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)
3F, Soluxe Fortune Building
63 West Dawang Road, Chaoyang
District, Beijing, CHINA
TEL: (010) 5960-2565

THAILAND

EL SALVADOR

EUROPE

Performing

ASIA

Mas Musika
Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma
Guayaquil - ECUADOR
TEL: (593-4) 2302364

Before You Play

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd.
2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER
JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195,
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: (011) 417 3400

ECUADOR

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE
CO., LTD.
9F-5, No. 112 Chung Shan
North Road Sec. 2 Taipei 104,
TAIWAN R.O.C.
TEL: (02) 2561 3339

Panel Descriptions

Al Fanny Trading Office
9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,
ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis,
Cairo 11341, EGYPT
TEL: (022)-417-1828

TAIWAN

Operation Guide

AFRICA

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland
distributor in your country as shown below.

KUWAIT
EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI &
SONS CO.
Al-Yousifi Service Center
P.O.Box 126 (Safat) 13002,
KUWAIT
TEL: 00 965 802929

LEBANON
Chahine S.A.L.
George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg.,
Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857
Beirut, LEBANON
TEL: (01) 20-1441

As of Feb. 1, 2011 (ROLAND)

For EU Countries

For China

Operation Guide

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
BLUE:
NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

Panel Descriptions

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

For EU Countries

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

Before You Play

This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
For the USA

Performing

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Practicing

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Convenient Functions

This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B limit.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Function Mode

AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

WARNING

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Compliance Information Statement
Model Name :
Type of Equipment :
Responsible Party :
Address :
Telephone :

Appendix

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For the USA

DP90, DP90S
Digital Piano
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
(323) 890-3700

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