Roland KF User Manual

Owner’s Manual
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Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
For EU Countries
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTICE
AVIS
For the USA
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
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.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
2

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
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003
• 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.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• 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.
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied 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.
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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 power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
008e
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
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009
• 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!
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010
• 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.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012b
• Immediately turn the power 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
• 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.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• 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.
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016
• 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.
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026
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) 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.
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001-50
• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.
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102c
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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103b
• 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.
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104
• 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.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
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107c
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• 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.
1
• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the
unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.
2
• Disconnect the power cord.
3
• Disconnect all cords coming from external
devices.
6
• Remove the music stand.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 17).
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.
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118
• Should you remove the screws fastening the music rest, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
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IMPORTANT NOTES

291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. 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.
302
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
308
• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily acces­sible.
Placement
351
• 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.
352a
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
• 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.
353
• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 6).
• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.
• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.
354b
• 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.
355b
• Any accumulation of dust between the AC adaptor and
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
358
• 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.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.
Maintenance
401b
• 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.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
Additional Precautions
551
• 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 floppy disk.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
553
• 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.
554
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
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556
• When connecting / 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.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, 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 (especially when it is late at night).
559a
• 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.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.
• 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.
Before Using Floppy Disks
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
602
• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.
603
• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.
604
• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive— it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.
605a
• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive’s indicator will light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lit, or be extinguished.)
606
• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.
607
• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.
608
• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.
Handling Floppy Disks
651
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recom­mended temperature range: 10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.
652
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Rear side of the disk
Write (can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
653
• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.
654
• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.
655
• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.
203
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-
ration.
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* XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-
ration.
207
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
210
* IBM and IBM PC are registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Protect (prevents writing to disk)
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Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KF-7 Intelligent Piano.
While the KF-7 Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano
performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous
other useful functions. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for
many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

Main Features

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of
the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand
piano.
Maximum polyphony of 128 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without
running out of notes.
Moreover, since the included pedal (DP-8) allows use of half-damper techniques, you
can enjoy piano performances that are even richer and more expressive.
Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano
These instruments feature a progressive hammer action keyboard, which duplicates the
touch of a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter touch in
the upper register.
Get Easy Results with the Main Buttons
You can play songs, display scores, play the Automatic Accompaniment, select Tones,
and perform other main KF-7 functions easily by pressing the main buttons found on
both sides of the screen.
With the
songs for piano practice to the latest hits. Pressing the
display not only the score for any of the internal songs, but for your own recorded songs
and songs on floppy disks.
With the
Automatic Accompaniment settings that match that song, and while looking at the
chord score, perform with accompaniment added.
Thanks to the
from the more than 600 internal Tones; the
listen to a variety of arrangements of the internal popular songs, and transform them
into rock, jazz, or other forms of music; and the
you leave the chords and rhythm to the backing band, and give your performances the
feel of a group session, you can enjoy playing the KF-7 in a great variety of creative ways.
[Select/Listen to a Song] button
[Music Assistant] button
[Select Various Tones] button
you can select a song you want to play, call up
, you can select over 170 internal songs, from
[Score Display] button
, which is used to select suggested Tones
[Song Stylist] button
[Session Partner] button
, which allows you to
, which lets
lets you
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Introduction
A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical Abilities
In addition to score displays that let you see note names and fingerings, and a bouncing
ball that keeps track of the notes currently being played, you can also enjoy other
powerful practice functions, like repeated practice of a specified segment, and simple
playback and recording of each hand’s part–features that only a digital piano can
provide.
Other useful practice features include a “Replay” pedal that you can press to stop the
performance and go back when you have trouble with what you’re playing, and “Touch
the Note,” a function that lets you confirm how a note sounds by touching the note on
the screen.
Features geared specifically for young children include “Wonderland,” where kids can
enjoy touching a variety of instruments; and the “Game,” an ear-training feature which
helps build their listening abilities with all the fun of a game.
“Rhythm Partner” Provides Natural-Sounding Tempo
Along with a wide variety of metronome functions that allow you to change the tone and
note divisions (patterns), the KF-7 also includes built-in rhythm functions. Now you can
perform with a natural tempo that matches the rhythm.
Refined and Simple Design
From the tasteful brown tones to real wood used for the sides, this instrument has a look
to fit in naturally with your room’s interior design.
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How To Use This Manual

Introduction
The KF-7 Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes,
Manual
Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 16) in the
(this volume). This explains how to connect the KF-7’s power cord and how to turn on
the instrument’s power.
After turning on the KF-7’s power, please continue by reading
By trying out the various procedures while reading the
how to play the KF-7 and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that
involve use of the “main buttons”).
The
special applications (for example, using the KF-7 as an accompanist and creating songs),
that will help you master the KF-7’s many performance functions.

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise
instructions.
• Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ]”, as in One Touch Program [Piano]
button.
.
Owner’s Manual
describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for
Quick Start
Quick Start
and the
Quick Start
Owner’s
Owner’s Manual
.
, you can easily learn
• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.
• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”
• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or
precaution. These should not be ignored.
• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
NOTE
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Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

3 4 10 11 12 148 9 18 207
21 5 6
1. [Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume (p. 18).
2. [Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 18).
3. [Wonderland/Game] button
Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.
See the Quick Start
Balance
4. [Part Balance] button
This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the
performance parts (p. 63).
5. [Balance] knob
Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the
keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 63).
19
13 16 1715 21 22
Performance Pads
13. [1]–[4]
The operation of each is changed depending on the buttons
.
numbered
14. Music Style buttons
Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p. 50).
Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made
yourself or a Music Style on floppy disk (p. 51).
15. Fill In buttons
Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes the
accompaniment pattern (p. 57).
[To Variation] button
[To Original] button
16. [Intro/Ending] button
Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 54).
11–13
6. [User Program] button
Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p. 107).
DSP
7. [Reverb] button
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 27).
8. [Advanced 3D] button
Adds three-dimensional breadth to the accompaniment sounds
(p. 28).
9. [Equalizer] button
Allows you to adjust the tone quality with the equalizer (p. 30).
10. [Style Orchestrator] button
This is used to change the arrangement type for automatic
accompaniment with the Performance Pads (p. 58).
11. [Phrase] Button
This is used to play a short phrase with the Performance Pads
(p. 59).
12. [User Function] Button
This is used to assign a variety of functions to the Performance
Pads (p. 143).
17. [Start/Stop] button
Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (
p. 54
).
Rhythm Partner
18. [Metronome] button
Activates the built-in metronome (p. 40).
You can change the count sound settings (p. 146).
19. Beat Indicator
This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the selected
song or accompaniment.
20. [Rhythm] button
Plays the Rhythm pattern (p. 44).
21. Tempo [-] [+] buttons
Adjusts the tempo.
Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the
original tempo.
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Panel Descriptions
29 31 39 4030 3723 24
28 32 33 34 35 36 3825 2726
22. Main Buttons
See the Quick Start
[Select/Listen to a Song], [Disk] button
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy
disk (p. 65).
[Song Stylist] button
[Music Assistant] button
[Score Display] button
Displays scores (p. 70).
You can use the practice function (p. 74).
[Session Partner] button
[Select Various Tones] button
23. Touch Screen
This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching
the screen (p. 19).
24. Contrast knob
Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 19).
25. Dial
Use this to change on-screen values.
26. [-] [+] buttons
Allow you to change on-screen values.
Record/Playback
30. [Menu] button
You can select functions for playing back, recording or editing a
song (p. 87, p. 113, p. 130).
31. Track buttons
Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 81, p. 96).
32. [ (Reset)] button
Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the
song.
33. [ (Play/Stop)] button
Starts and stops playback or recording a song.
34. [ (Rec)] button
When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording
standby (p. 91, p. 113).
35. [ (Bwd)] button
Rewinds the song.
36. [ (Fwd)] button
Fast-forwards the song.
37. [Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played
(p. 85).
27. One Touch Program button
[Piano] button
Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 20).
[Arranger] button
Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic
accompaniment (p. 47).
28. [Melody Intelligence] Button
Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 60).
29. [Tone] buttons
Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 21).
38. [Vocal Effect] Button
Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone
(p. 33).
39. Disk Drive
You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs
(p. 65, p. 101).
40. Eject Button
Ejects a floppy disk from the disk drive (p. 99).
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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

742 3 5 61 8
1. Mic
Volume Knob
Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 18).
Mic In Jack
Used for connecting microphones (p. 18).
2. Computer
Computer Switch
Switches the connections for the MIDI connectors and the
computer port (p. 159).
Also, this switch is set to Mac, PC-1, or PC-2 according to the
type computer that’s connected.
Computer Connector
You can connect a computer to this jack to exchange
performance information (p. 159).
* You can’t use the MIDI Out/In connector and the Computer
connector at the same time.
3. MIDI Out/In Connectors
Connect between these and external MIDI instruments to
exchange performance information (p. 153).
4. Pedal Jacks
Connect the supplied damper pedal (DP-8), the expression
pedal (EV-5) or others (p. 16).
5. Line In Jacks
You can connect audio equipment or other digital instruments
and hear them through the KF-7’s speakers (p. 157).
6. Line Out Jacks
You can use these to play the notes from the KF-7 on an audio
device or record what you play on a tape recorder
(p. 157).
7. [Power] Switch
Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 17).
8. DC In Jack
Connect the included AC adapter here (p. 16).
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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................3
IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................5
Introduction ...............................................................7
Main Features .....................................................................................7
How To Use This Manual .................................................................9
Conventions Used in This Manual ...........................................9
Panel Descriptions..................................................10
Front Panel ........................................................................................10
Rear Panel..........................................................................................12
Before You Start Playing ........................................16
Installing the Music Stand ..............................................................16
Connect the Power Cord.................................................................16
Connecting Pedals............................................................................16
Turning the Power On and Off ......................................................17
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance.............................18
Connecting Headphones.................................................................18
Connecting a Microphone...............................................................18
About the Touch Screen ..................................................................19
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen .....................................19
Main Screens .....................................................................................19
Piano Screen...............................................................................19
Basic Screen................................................................................ 19
Using the Main Icons................................................................19
Chapter 1 Performance...........................................20
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano).............20
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)...................21
Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects ...............22
Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)............23
Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)..........24
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split)
Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) .............................27
Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play
(Advanced 3D) ..........................................................................28
Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality
(Equalizer)..................................................................................30
Adding Effects to Each Tone and Voice .......................................32
Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects).................................32
Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect) .........................33
Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files...............39
Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner) ..............40
Using the Metronome...............................................................40
Changing the Metronome Settings.........................................41
Playing Rhythm.........................................................................44
Changing the Rhythm settings................................................44
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Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ................. 46
Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment.............................46
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment
(One-Touch Arranger).....................................................................47
About Chords ............................................................................48
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering
(Chord Intelligence) ..................................................................48
Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)...........................49
Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)...............................50
Selecting Music Styles on Disks ..............................................51
Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles
(Style Search)..............................................................................52
Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns.................................53
Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo.........................................53
Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment.................................54
Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You
Play the Keyboard (Sync).........................................................54
Stopping Automatic Accompaniment ...................................55
Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro
(Countdown)..............................................................................56
Modifying an Accompaniment ......................................................57
Changing the Accompaniment Pattern
(Fill In Buttons)..........................................................................57
Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles
(Style Orchestrator)...................................................................58
Playing Phrases (Phrase)..........................................................59
Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)
Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance
(Lower Tone).....................................................................................61
Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added
(Piano Style Arranger).....................................................................62
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance)..............63
Changing the Volume Balance between the Accompaniment
and the Keyboard (Balance Knob)..........................................63
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part
(Part Balance).............................................................................63
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Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions
Playing a Song ..................................................................................65
Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)............67
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) .................................68
Removing Songs from Favorites.............................................69
Displaying the Score ........................................................................70
Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds
(Touch the Notes)......................................................................71
Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display................... 72
Saving Scores as Image Data ...................................................73
Practicing Songs with the Practice Function ...............................74
Adjusting the Tempo.......................................................................77
Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time
(Tap Tempo)...............................................................................78
Use Your Voice to Select the Tempo
(Vocal Tap Tempo)....................................................................79
Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) ....................79
Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)............80
Muting Some Parts Before Playing
(Track Buttons) .................................................................................81
Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker) .........................82
Placing a Marker within a Song..............................................82
Playback from a Marker location............................................83
Erasing a Marker.......................................................................83
Moving a Marker ......................................................................83
Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over...................84
Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back
(Transpose)........................................................................................85
Detailed Song Playback Settings....................................................87
Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs
(Play Mode)................................................................................87
Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics)........................................................88
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During
SMF Playback (Track Assign) .................................................89
Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance
Recording a New Song (New Song)..............................................91
Recording With Accompaniment ..................................................93
Recording Along with a Song ........................................................95
Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons
(Redoing Recordings) ......................................................................96
Erasing Recorded Performances....................................................97
Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks .........................97
Changing How Recording Stops ...................................................97
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups........................................98
Using Floppy Disks..........................................................................99
Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk.....................................99
Formatting Floppy Disks (Format).........................................99
Saving Songs...................................................................................101
Deleting Saved Songs ....................................................................104
Copying Songs on Disks to Favorites..........................................105
Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Disks........................106
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Chapter 5 User Program Registration................ 107
Saving Performance Settings (User Program)............................107
Calling Up Saved User Programs ................................................108
Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up ............108
Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs..................................108
Saving the User Program Sets ......................................................109
Loading Saved User Program Sets .......................................110
Deleting Saved User Program Sets ..............................................110
Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User Memory
Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to
Disks..........................................................................................111
Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting
PC Numbers.............................................................................112
....111
Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs .............. 113
Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer) ......113
The 16-Track Sequencer Screen.............................................113
Modifying the Settings of Each Part.....................................114
Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre
(Tone Set)..................................................................................115
Recording a Performance.......................................................115
Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode) ...........................116
Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording
(Replace Recording)................................................................117
Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded Sounds
(Mix Recording).......................................................................117
Repeated Recording at the Same Location
(Loop Recording) ....................................................................118
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance
(Punch-in Recording)..............................................................119
Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords
(Chord Sequencer) .........................................................................120
Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard ..............121
Editing Songs ..................................................................................121
Basic Operation of the Editing Functions............................121
Undoing Edits (Undo) ............................................................122
Copying Measures (Copy).....................................................122
Copying Rhythm Patterns to Create Rhythm Parts...........123
Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) .....................123
Deleting Measures (Delete)....................................................124
Inserting Blank Measures (Insert).........................................124
Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)..........................125
Making Measures Blank (Erase) ...........................................125
Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)........................................126
Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) ..........................126
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) .............127
Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map) ...........127
Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs ...................................128
Changing the Tempo Within the Song........................................128
Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song ...............128
Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure....................129
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Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles .........................130
Creating Original Styles (User Styles).........................................130
Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music Styles
(Style Composer).....................................................................130
Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself
(Style Converter) .....................................................................132
Saving a User Style.........................................................................135
Deleting Saved User Styles....................................................136
Copying Styles on Disks to the User Memory...........................137
Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory to Disks .........137
Chapter 8 Various Settings ..................................138
Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano..............................138
Procedure .................................................................................138
Adjusting Resonance (Resonance)........................................138
Changing the Tuning (Tuning) .............................................139
Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to
the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response) ......140
Adjusting the Resonant Sounds (String Resonance)..........140
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)......................141
Changing the Settings for One-Touch Arranger .......................141
Procedure .................................................................................141
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point).............142
Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or Tempo
(One Touch Setting)................................................................142
Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User Functions) ............................................143
Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) ..........................145
Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified
(Arranger Config) ...................................................................145
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure.....................146
Changing the Settings for the Count-In and Countdown........146
Settings for the Count-In........................................................146
Settings for the Countdown ..................................................147
Other Settings .................................................................................147
Procedure .................................................................................147
Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune).............................148
Changing the Language (Language)....................................148
Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned On
(Opening Message) .................................................................148
Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KF-7
(User Image Display)..............................................................149
Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator) .................150
Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned Off
(Memory Backup) ...................................................................150
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ...................150
Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen).....................151
Formatting the User Memory.......................................................151
Automatically Starting the Quick Tour ......................................152
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance
(Panel Lock) ....................................................................................152
Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices ............ 153
Connecting MIDI Devices.............................................................153
Connectors ...............................................................................153
Making the Connections ........................................................154
Synchronizing with Connected MIDI Devices ..........................154
Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments
(MIDI Ensemble) ............................................................................155
MIDI Settings ..................................................................................155
Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx Channel) ....................156
Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard
(Local Control).........................................................................156
Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank
Select MSB/Bank Select LSB) ................................................156
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device
(Composer MIDI Out) ............................................................157
Connecting to Audio Equipment.................................................157
Connectors ...............................................................................157
Making the Connections ........................................................157
Connecting a Computer ................................................................158
Connect to the MIDI Connectors ..........................................158
Connect to the Computer Connector ...................................159
Connectors ...............................................................................159
Making the Connections ........................................................159
Troubleshooting .............................................................................161
Appendices........................................................... 161
Error Messages ...............................................................................164
Tone List ..........................................................................................165
Drum Set List ..................................................................................167
SFX Set List......................................................................................171
Effects List .......................................................................................172
Music Style List...............................................................................173
Chord List........................................................................................174
Internal Song List ...........................................................................176
Rhythm Pattern List.......................................................................179
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory.......................................180
Music Files That the KF-7 Can Use..............................................181
The KF-7 allows you to use the following music files .......181
About the KF-7 Sound Generator .........................................181
MIDI Implementation Chart.........................................................182
Main Specifications ........................................................................183
Index...................................................................... 185
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Before You Start Playing

Before You
Start Playing

Installing the Music Stand

Connecting Pedals

fig.00-03.j
Using the supplied screws, attach the music stand
1.
to the back of the KF-7 as illustrated.
Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the
music stand.
Turn the screws clockwise until they’re held in place–but
don’t tighten them yet.
2.
Put the music stand between the screws and the
KF-7’s body.
3.
While supporting the music stand with one hand,
secure it in place by turning the screws.
* When attaching the music stand, support it firmly with one
hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get your fingers pinched.
* Do not apply excessive force to the installed music stand.
4.
To remove the music stand, support it with one
hand while loosening the screws.
* After removing the music stand, don’t forget to retighten the
screws.

Connect the Power Cord

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* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
Cord Hook
The cord of
the supplied AC Adaptor
To the AC Outlet
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* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
1.
Connect the supplied pedals (DP-8) to one of the pedal jacks.
fig.00-03.j
Expression Pedal (EV-5)
When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be used as a damper pedal. When connected to Sostenuto, the pedal can be used as a sostenuto pedal. When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft pedal.
* Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on
may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping. Be sure to switch off the power to the unit before attempting to disconnect or connect a pedal cord.
DP-8
The DP-8 pedal controls the half damper function, a must for authentic piano performances. Switching the DP-8’s function switch to “Continuous” allows you to perform using the half damper function.
Damper Pedal jack of the KF-7
Roland
Pedal Switch (DP-8)
Pedal Cord
Half Damper Pedal
Switch Control
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Before You Start Playing
Rear panel
ON
Lower position
Start Playing
Before You
Damper Pedal
Use this pedal to sustain the sound. While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations continue to be added to the sound after you release from the keys. When you depress the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, the sound from the strings that were struck resonates with other strings, adding rich reverberations and broadness to the sound. You can adjust this resonance (Sympathetic Resonance) when the damper pedal is depressed.
You can vary the amount of resonance applied when the damper pedal is depressed. Refer to “Adjusting Resonance (Resonance)” (p. 138).
Sostenuto Pedal
When this pedal is depressed, reverberations are applied only to the keys being played at that time.
Soft Pedal
This pedal is used to make the sound softer. Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.
When connected to the Sostenuto jack or the Soft jack, you can also assign other functions to the connected pedal. For more information, see “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)” (p. 143).
By providing two more pedals, you can use three pedals at the same time. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal (DP-2/ DP-6), please contact the dealer where you purchased the keyboard.

Turning the Power On and Off

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NOTE
Be sure to follow the steps below when turning the power on or off.
By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
Turning On the Power
1.
Before you switch on the power, turn the volume down
all the way by rotating the [Volume] knob.
fig.00-04
Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.
2.
After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and
playing the keyboard produces sound.
Adjust the volume at appropriate levels.
fig.00-05.j
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NOTE
This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few
seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate
normally.
Turning Off the Power
1.
Before switching the power off, turn the volume all the
way down by rotating the [Volume] knob.
2.
Press the [Power] switch on the back of the unit.
The power is switched off.
fig.00-06.j
Rear panel
Upper position
OFF
* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the
POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 5).
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Before You Start Playing
Before You
Start Playing
Adjusting the Sound’s

Connecting a Microphone

Volume and Brilliance
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of
the sound.
fig.00-07.e
Min Max Mellow
Bright

Connecting Headphones

The unit’s speakers will go silent when you plug in
headphones. This makes it convenient for playing at night, or
at other times when you do not want to disturb others.
fig.00-08
1.
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack at the front,
on the left side of the piano.
The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Now, sound
is heard only through the headphones.
2.
Use the [Volume] knob on the KF-7 to adjust the
volume of the headphones.
You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy
karaoke with the KF-7.
fig.00-09
1.
Connect a microphone to the Mic In jack on the back of
the instrument.
2.
Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob next to the Mic In jack to
adjust the volume level for the microphone.
You can use a microphone (sold separately). When purchasing
a microphone, please consult the vendor where you bought the
KF-7.
Some Notes on Using a Microphone
• Be careful of high volume levels when using mikes late
at night or early in the morning.
• When connecting a microphone to the KF-7, be sure to
lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when
the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by
the speakers.
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• Howling could be produced depending on the location
of microphones relative to speakers. This can be
remedied by:
- Changing the orientation of the microphone.
- Relocating microphone at a greater distance from
speakers.
- Lowering volume levels.
Use Stereo headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones
only by the headset or the plug.
• The headphones may be damaged if the volume is too
high when they are plugged in. Lower the volume on the
KF-7 before plugging in the headphones.
• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or
damage to the headphones, the headphones should not
be used at an excessively high volume. Use the
headphones at a moderate volume level.
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About the Touch Screen

The KF-7 makes use of a touch screen.
This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by
touching the screen lightly.
Before You Start Playing

Basic Screen

The following screen is called Basic screen.
Song name or
Tempo
Music Style name
Beat Measure
Start Playing
Before You
NOTE
• The touch screen is operated by touching it lightly with
your finger. Pressing hard, or using a hard object can
damage the touch screen. Be careful not to press too
hard, and be sure to use only your fingers to operate the
touch screen.
• The positioning of the touch screen may become
displaced due to changes in the surrounding
environment and over time. If this happens, follow the
steps in “Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen)”
(p. 151) to correct the pointer position.
• Do not place items on the touch screen.

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast
knob located at the right side of the screen.
The Tone names are selected appear.
These information are displayed, when you use the automatic accompaniment.
You can usually display this screen by touching <Exit>
several times.
Follow either of the procedures described below to display it.
• Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
The Basic screen appears and the settings are made for
automatic accompaniment.
• Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, then press
one of the Tone buttons, then touch <Exit>.

Using the Main Icons

With the KF-7, you can many other screens besides the Basic
screen to do things. The on-screen graphics that appear three
dimensional work like buttons. These are called “Icons.”
The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows.

Main Screens

Piano Screen

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen
like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 20.
Some screens consist on two or more pages. You can display the next page or the previ­ous page of the screen by touching these icons.
Touch this to cancel the currently editing setting or exit the screen that is currently displayed. You can usually display the Ba­sic screen by touching <Exit> several times.
When you select an internal song or music files that includes the lyrics data, this icon appears in the Piano screen or Basic screen. Touch this to display the lyrics.
NOTE
The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict
what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that
your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system
(e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display
may not always match what appears in the manual.
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Chapter 1 Performance

Since this instrument faithfully
reproduces real acoustic piano
action and response, keys
played in the top one-and-one-
half-octave range continue to
resonate, regardless of the
damper pedal action, and the
tone in this range is audibly
different. The Key Transpose
setting (p. 85) can also be used
to change the range that is
unaffected by the damper
pedal.

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)

You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single
button.
fig.panel1-1
Chapter 1
Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
1.
A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear.
fig.d-piano.eps_60
When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KF-7 will switch to the
following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 25), the
keyboard returns to a single section.
• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 16, p. 143).
• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.
• The effect is automatically set to “Sympathetic Resonance” (p. 32).
Changing the Piano Sound
Touch the piano lid on the screen, and listen to the tone change as you slide your
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finger or touch
This simulates the actual changes in sound that occur when the lid of a grand piano
is set at different heights.
or
You can change the piano
performance settings by
touching <Functions> on the
screen. For more information,
take a look at “Changing the
Settings for One-Touch Piano”
(p. 138).
to open and close the lid.
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, <lyrics>
appears in the Piano screen or
Basic screen. Touch this to
display the lyrics.

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

Chapter 1 Performance
The KF-7 comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you
enjoy perform in a wide range of musical styles.
The built-in sounds are called “Tones.” The sounds are organized into six tone
groups, which are assigned to the [Tone] buttons.
fig.panel1-2
Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.
1.
You’ll see that button’s indicator light up.
The screen displays the tone names included in the tone group you’ve selected.
fig.d-tonesel.eps_60
For more about the names of
Tones, take a look at the “Tone
List” (p. 165).
Chapter 1
This screen is called the “Tone selection screen.”
You can touch <Audition> for an audio demonstration of a particular tone.
Touch to switch the screen and display the next selection.
You can touch <Effects> to add effect sounds to a variety of tones (p. 32).
You can touch <Search> to find tones according to the search criteria you specify
(p. 23).
Select a tone, then touch the tone name.
2.
You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.
You can use the [-] [+] buttons and the dial to automatically switch pages and select
tones.
Touch <Exit>.
3.
This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Chapter 1 Performance

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal
sounds.
fig.panel1-2
Chapter 1
Press the [Select Various Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
Touch <Drums> or <SFX>.
2.
fig.d-drum.eps_60
Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.
You can also have play sounds by touching the screen.
Touch <Exit> several times.
3.
This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
The combination of sounds
assigned to the keyboard
varies according to the drum
set. Take a look at the “Drum
Set List” (p. 167) and “SFX Set
List” (p. 171).
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In condition search, tones
satisfying all of the selected
search criteria are sought.

Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)

You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical
style. You can also search the tones using the first character of the tone name.
Press any Tone button.
1.
The tone selection screen appears.
2.
Touch <Search>.
The following “Tone search screen” appears.
fig.d-tonesrch1.eps_60
Condition Search screen Name Search screen
Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1
Touch here to switch these screens.
Searching by Conditions
Touch <Category> or <Genre>, then use the [-] [+] buttons and the dial to
3.
select the search conditions.
4.
Touch <Search>.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the tone.
Touch <Exit> to return to the tone search screen.
Searching by Tone Name
3
Touch <By Name>.
Touch <By Key> to go to the condition search screen.
Decide which character is to be used for the search.
4.
Enter the character you’re searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession
cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...).
Touching <A-0> selects the type of character. Each time you touch <A-0>, the
character switches between alphabets and numerals.
The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
Touch <Search>.
5.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the Tone.
Touch <Exit> several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Chapter 1 Performance
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, <lyrics>
appears in the Basic screen.
Touch this to display the lyrics.
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Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)

Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer
performance.”
For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously.
fig.layer.e
Grand Piano 1
Chapter 1
1.
Touch <Layer> at the bottom of the Basic screen.
fig.d-layer.eps_60
Strings
The tone that was sounding before you switched to layer performance, plus the tone
indicated in the lower part of the display, are now played together.
Here, the tone appearing in the upper part of the display is called the “right-hand
tone,” and the tone appearing in the lower part of the display is called the “layer
tone.”
Changing the tones
2.
Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
The tone name will be highlighted in white.
Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 21).
3.
4.
When you have selected the tone, touch <Exit>.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Layer
5.
Touch <Layer>.
The <Layer> icon reverts to black, and the layer performance is cancelled.
Now when you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.
When you touch Octave
<-><+> on the tone selection
screen, the pitch of the
keyboard’s sound is changed
in octave units. To learn more,
see “Shifting the Keyboard
Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave
Shift)” (p. 26).
You can vary the volume-level
alance of the two tones. For
instructions, see “Adjusting
the Volume Balance for Each
Performance Part (Part
Balance)” (p. 63).
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Playing Different Tones with the Left
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, <lyrics>
appears in the Basic screen.
Touch this to display the lyrics.
b
and Right Hands (Split)
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different
sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the
“split point.”
The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to
the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”
fig.split.e
Split Point
Grand Piano 1Acoustic Bass
1.
At the Basic screen, touch <Split>.
fig.d-split.eps_60
Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1
You can change the split point;
refer to “Changing the
Keyboard’s Split Point (Split
Point)” (p. 142).
The tone sounding prior to the split performance is played in the right-hand section
of the keyboard, and the tone indicated at the left of the screen is played in the left-
hand section of the keyboard.
Here, the tone appearing at the right part of the display is called the “right-hand
tone,” and the tone appearing at the left part of the display is called the “left-hand
tone.”
Changing the Tones
2.
Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
The tone name will be highlighted in white.
Press a Tone button to select the tone (p. 21).
3.
When you have selected the tone, touch <Exit>.
4.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Split
Touch <Split>.
5.
The <Split> icon reverts to black, and the split performance is cancelled.
When you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.
When you touch Octave
<-><+> in the tone selection
screen, the pitch of the
keyboard’s sound is changed
in octave units. To learn more,
see “Shifting the Keyboard
Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave
Shift)” (p. 26).
You can change the volume
alance between the left- and
right-hand parts of the
keyboard; refer to “Adjusting
the Volume Balance for Each
Performance Part (Part
Balance)” (p. 63).
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Chapter 1 Performance
Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously
Turning on both layer performance and split performance allows you to split the
keyboard into two sections while playing two layered Tones in the right-hand part.
fig.d-layersplit.eps_60
Chapter 1

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

When using layer performance (p. 24) or split performance (p. 25), you can change
the pitch of the keyboard’s sound in octave units. This function is called “Octave
Shift.”
For example, when using a layer performance, you can change the pitch of each
sound and layer the sounds. You can make the pitch of the keyboard’s left-hand part
match the pitch of the right-hand part during split performance.
When the keyboard has been
divided into upper and lower
sections, the damper pedal is
applied to only the upper
section. If you want to add
lingering reverberations to the
notes of the lower section, see
“Assigning Functions to
Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User
Functions)” (p. 143).
You cannot use Octave Shift
when using a single tone for
the entire keyboard or in the
right-hand Tone during layer
performances.
1.
On the Basic screen, touch <Layer> or <Split>.
The KF-7 switches to layer performance or split performance.
2.
To apply Octave Shift, touch the name of the tone you’ve selected.
3.
Press the Tone button to display the Tone selection screen.
fig.d-octshift.eps_60
4.
Touch Octave <-> or <+> in the lower part of the screen to adjust the
pitch of the sound.
Each time you touch <+>, the pitch is raised one octave.
Each time you touch <->, the pitch is lowered one octave.
The sound can be changed from two octaves lower than the original sound (-2) to
two octaves above the original (+2).
Touch <Exit> to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KF-7.
Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall.
fig.panel1-3
Press the [Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up.
1.
A “Reverb screen” like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-reverb.eps_60
Chapter 1 Performance
Chapter 1
Touch an icon to select the performance space.
2.
;
Display
Ground
Room
Lounge
Studio
Gymnasium
Hall
Dome
Cave
GS Room 1
GS Room 2
GS Room 3
GS Hall 1
GS Hall 2
GS Plate
GS Delay
GS Pan Delay
Wide open space with no reverberations.
Small room
Larger room
A recording studio
In a gymnasium
Large concert hall reverberation
A domed ballpark
Adds the extended reverberations found inside a cave
Reproduces an indoor-type reverb. Provides a clear, expansive reverberation.
Reproduces the reverberation found in a hall. Gives reverberation with a greater sense of depth than GS Room.
Reproduces a plate echo (reverberation created using the vibrations of a metal plate).
A delayed sound that is added to the original, similar to the reflected sounds of mountain echoes.
The reflected sounds are panned (shifted) laterally.
Explanation
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Chapter 1 Performance
b
b
Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected.
3.
Touch and slide the knob on the screen to the right for a deeper reverb, and to the
left for less.
You can also move the slider with the [-] [+] buttons and the dial.
Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the slider to the initial value.
When you touch <Exit>, the reverb effect is activated, and you return to the previous
screen.
Cancelling the Effect
Press the [Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go out.
4.
Chapter 1
The reverb effect is eliminated.

Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play (Advanced 3D)

You can add three-dimensional breadth to the sounds you play with automatic
accompaniment (p. 46), or to internal songs or music files. With this effect, called
“Advanced 3D,” you seem to be surrounded by the sound of the performance.
fig.panel1-4
No effect is applied when the
slider is moved all the way to
the left. In this case, the
utton’s indicator won’t light
up when you press the
[Reverb] button.
1.
Press the [Advanced 3D] button and watch the indicator light up.
The following “Advanced 3D screen” appears.
fig.d-adv3d.eps_60
ON
Touch the icon to switch the effect on or off for each individual part.
2.
Three-dimensional breadth is added to the performance part you’ve selected.
When you touch <Exit>, the Advanced 3D effect is activated, and you return to the
previous screen.
Cancelling the Effect
3.
Press the [Advanced 3D] button and watch the indicator goes out.
OFF
If all of the parts are switched
off, the [Advanced 3D]
utton’s indicator won’t light
up when you press the button.
The Advanced 3D effect is eliminated, and the effect is no longer applied to any of
the parts.
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Selecting the tone to which the effect is applied
With “Keyboard” in Advanced 3D set to On, you can select the parts to which the 3D
effect is to be applied when the keyboard is played.
1.
Press the [Advanced 3D] button and watch the indicator light up.
2.
On the Advanced 3D screen, touch <Option>.
Chapter 1 Performance
A screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60
Touch <All Parts> or <Layer Part>.
3.
Display
All Parts
Layer Part
The effect is applied to all tones played with the keyboard (the left­hand tone, right-hand tone, and layer tone).
The effect is applied only to the layer part. When not using a layer performance (p. 24), the Advanced 3D effect is not applied to the keyboard performance, even if <Keyboard> on the Advance 3D screen is set to On.
Chapter 1
Explanation
When you touch <Exit>, you return to the Advanced 3D screen.
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Chapter 1 Performance
When <Flat> is selected (when
all sliders are at “0”), then even
when [Equalizer] is pressed,
the indicator does not light up.

Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)

The KF-7 features a built-in, five-band digital equalizer.
An equalizer boosts or cuts specific sound pitches (frequency ranges) to adjust the
sound balance for the overall performance. For example, you can boost the highs to
get a crisper sound, or boost the low end for a more powerful sound.
You can also adjust the sound to compensate for the acoustical characteristics of the
performance space.
If raising the slider for each frequency ends up distorting the sound, you can correct
the distortion with the Master Level slider.
Chapter 1
Press the [Equalizer] button.
1.
The “Equalizer screen” appears.
fig.d-eq.eps_60
2.
Touch the Type icon to make your selection.
Display
Bottom
Power
Mild
Clear
Bright
Flat
User
Touch the slider to make adjustment.
3.
Displayed
Low
-
This setting greatly boosts the low end.
Boosts both the low- and high-frequency ranges.
Lows and highs are restrained for a pleasant-sounding tone.
This setting slightly boosts the midrange for a simple pop feeling.
This setting boosts the high frequencies for a brilliant, sparkling sound.
All slider values are set to “0.”
Store your own preferred settings (p. 31).
Settings
Value
Low-frequency range. This is the range of frequen-
-60–0–+60
-60–0–+60
cies for instruments like drums, bass, organ, guitar and strings.
Mid-low-frequency range. This is the range of fre­quencies for lower brass and woodwind instru­ments.
Explanation
Description
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