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DIGITAL
INTELLIGENT PIANO
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Having the Automatic Keyboard Operate During Song Playback
Turning On the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Adjusting the Sound Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Consecutively Playing Back All Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Playing Back a Single Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Turning Off the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Changing the Part That Makes the Keys Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Suppressing Movement of the Automatic Keyboard . . . . . . . . .5
Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Demo Song (Specific to the KR-1077M). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (KR-1077/977/577 Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
(KR-1077/977/577 Owner’s Manual p. 3 and KR-1077M Owner’s Manual p. 2), and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (KR-1077/977/577 Owner’s Manual p. 5 and KR-1077M Owner’s
Manual p. 3). 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.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
02450934 ’00-7-B-11N
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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.
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• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, the KR-1077/977/577 Owner’s
Manual, and KR-1077M Owner’s Manual.
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012d
• Immediately turn the power off, and request
servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page
when:
• 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.
• If abnormal sounds are produced
• If error messages (Error.61, Error.62) have
appeared
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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.
• Be careful not to touch the keys while the
automatic keyboard is functioning, as this may
sprain your fingers or damage the keyboard.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, “IMPORTANT NOTES” on KR-1077/977/577
Owner’s Manual pages 5 and 6 , please read and observe the following:
• While the automatic keyboard is in operation, avoid doing anything that could hamper the action of the keys, such as using
undue force to press a key, or forcing up a depressed key. By doing so, you risk causing malfunction.
Having the Automatic Keyboard
Operate During Song Playback
Turning On the Power
* 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.
1. Before you switch on the power, turn the volume
down by rotating the [Volume] knob to “Min.”
fig.00-21
Volume
Min
Max
2. Check the following points.
• The included power cord is connected to the AC inlet on
the bottom of the piano.
• The power cord is correctly connected to the AC outlet.
* Be sure to use the supplied power cord.
3. Press the [Power] switch.
After a few seconds, the unit becomes operable and
playing the keyboard produces sound.
fig.00-23
Lower position
Consecutively Playing Back
All Songs
1. Press the [Song/Disk] button.
A Song/Disk screen appears.
fig.
2. If you want to play back songs, insert the floppy
disk into the disk drive.
→ This procedure isn’t necessary when you’re playing back
preset songs, or songs saved in user memory.
3. Touch either the < >, < >, or < > icon.
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* 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.
Adjusting the Sound Volume
You can adjusts the overall volume level.
1. Rotate the [Volume] knob to the left or right.
The volume increases as the knob is rotated to “Max”
(the right) and decreases as the dial is rotated to “Min”
(the left).
fig.00-25
→ The mark to the upper right of the Volume knob indicates the
volume level typically produced by an acoustic piano. This is
usually the most appropriate volume for your piano
performances.
Volume
Min
Max
To select songs from disk touch < > (DISK), to select
preset songs touch < > (PRESET), or to select songs
from user memory touch < > (USER).
4. Touch < > (All Song Play) on the screen.
Song playback starts, and the keys move in keeping with
the song.
All songs are played back in sequence. The on-screen
< > (Play) changes to < > (Stop). When the last
song has finished playing, playback then repeats after
returning to the first song.
5. Press the Stop [ ] button or touch < > (Stop)
on screen to stop playback of the songs.
* If the keys do not move when you play music files, it could be
because a mistake has been made with respect to the Part that
makes the keys move. For details, refer to “Changing the Part
That Makes the Keys Move” (p. 4).
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