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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT:
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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
For the U.K.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4, 5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6, 7). 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
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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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.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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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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002a
• Do not open or perform any internal modifications
on the unit.
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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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008a
• The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the bottom of unit.
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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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012a
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the power
cord 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 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.
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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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019
• Batteries must never be recharged, heated,
taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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023
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components may result.
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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.
101a
• The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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103a
• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power
plug 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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105a
• If the unit could become a hazard if it moves, all
caster wheels should be locked or fixed in place once
the unit has been placed at the place of installation,
or has been loaded onto a vehicle.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
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107b
• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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108a
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.
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109a
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 21).
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110a
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.
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111: Selection
• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety,
please read and observe the following precautions.
1
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
2
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of
batteries.
3
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time.
5
• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper
towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the
battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid
inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the
battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near
your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with
running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.
6
• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as
ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
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112
• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that
may be observed in the region in which you live.
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116
• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 20). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use
the unit.
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118b
• Always keep the following parts including with the
KR and small components that may be removed out
of the reach of small children to avoid accidental
ingestion of these parts.
Included Parts
• Piano leg washers
• Bolts, washers, and springs used in attaching the pedals
• Cord clamps used for securing pedal cords, other cord
clamps (using double-sided tape), and cord clamp
attachment screws
• Pedal stay securing screws
Removable parts
• USB memory anti-theft lock (iron plate),
Anti-theft lock securing screw
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291b
In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3 and 4,
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.
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.
306b
• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may
be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable
testing.
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.
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
• 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.
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
• 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.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to
avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
403
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization
process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially available metal polisher.
Repairs and Data
452
• 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 on an external memory, 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
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 an
external memory.
552
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored on an external memory 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.
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.
557
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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).
559b
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent
material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to
become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.
560
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.
561
• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7/5; 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.
565
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure
that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the
instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the
keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of
this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting
trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must
immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord
from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from
whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest
Roland Service Center.
Handling Floppy Disks
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
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.
fig.DiskProtect.e
Rear side of the disk
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, HPi, 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.
Before Using External
Memory
Using External Memory
705
• Never touch the terminals of the External memory. Also, avoid
getting the terminals dirty.
708
• External memories are constructed using precision components;
handle the cards carefully, paying particular note to the
following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure
to discharge any static electricity from your own body before
handling the external memories.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the
contact portion of the external memories.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or
vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or
other such locations (storage temperature: 0 to 50˚ C).
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the external memories.
704 (revise)
• When connecting external memory, make sure to press it until it
is fully inserted.
• Insert the external memory in the External Memory port evenly
and without undue force. Forcing the external memory may
damage the External Memory port.
• Do not insert any object other than the external memory (e.g.,
wires, coins, other types of disks, etc.) in the External Memory
port. This may damage the External Memory port.
• Do not subject the External Memory port cover or connected
External memory to excessive stress.
• Close the external memory cover when using the External
memory for extended periods
Handling CD-ROMs
801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be
read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially
available CD cleaner.
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.
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
203
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
Add
* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
209
* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
204
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
* This device in part makes use of Independent JPEG Group
software.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR Intelligent Piano.
While the KR 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
❍
Roland Digital Grand Brings Refinement to Interior Style
The KR’s grand piano cabinet exhibits elegance in form with a beautiful black, mirror-like surface. With
features just like those found on an acoustic grand, such as a top that opens and closes and folding
retractable keyboard lid (KR117M), this instrument is a perfect match for lounge or living room.
The KR117M lid also features hands-free closure for enhanced safety.
❍
Lusciously Resounding, Richly Expressive Piano Sound
The KR reproduces the rich tones of a high-quality grand piano, from the sounds of the hammers as they
strike the strings to the sounds made as the keys are released. 128-voice polyphony ensures full
responsiveness, even with heavy use of the pedals.
What’s more, The “Piano Designer” feature allows you to create your own favorite piano tones.
❍
True Grand Piano Feel
The KR features Roland’s Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which reproduces the feel of a grand
piano, with a firm, weighty touch in the lower registers and a lighter response in the upper registers. This
keyboard also faithfully reproduces the distinctive “click” that’s produced when a grand piano’s keys are
played (Escapement function).
In addition to the ability of adjusting the key weight, a “Hammer Response” function, which reproduces
the subtle action of the hammers, is also incorporated, so there are two key-touch controls that come into
play when determining the precise character of the keyboard. Additionally, the instrument’s pedals are
firm and responsive, lending your performances fuller and more detailed expressiveness.
❍
Accomplish Tasks Easily with the Main Buttons
Almost all of the KR’s common functions, including playing back songs, displaying notations, running
the automatic accompaniment, selecting tones, and so on can be accomplished using the Main buttons to
the left of the screen.
❍
Full Complement of Player Piano Functions
You can also use the CD drive to play back a wide variety of music on the CD included with the
instrument as well as songs on CD-ROMs containing saved SMF files, player piano CDs, and audio CDs.
Moreover, you can add song data by copying songs saved on USB memory and CDs to the KR’s
“Favorites.”
The KR117M and KR115M includes a “Moving Keys” function that plays the keys along with the song,
providing exquisite performances that are played automatically.
Also included is a convenient remote control, which you can use for selecting songs, adjusting volume
balances, switching the Moving Keys function on and off, and even for switching the images that appear
in external displays--simply and easily. You can connect an external display or television set to the piano
for enlarged displays of the Song Select screen, lyrics screen, slide shows, and notations.
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Introduction
❍
Easy-To-Use “Music Assistant” Automatic Accompaniment Feature
You can select from an amazing 500 settings to get automatic accompaniment that perfectly matches the
song you are playing.
Each song’s Music Assistant settings are shown in a manner that is easy to grasp, so playing along with
the changes in the accompaniment is a snap.
For easy enjoyment of Music Assistant, the KR also includes songs that you can perform while reading
the chord charts.
❍
Utilizes External Memory–the New Media
You can save song data created on the KR to External memory (sold separately). Extremely portable, highcapacity external memory also connects easily to computers, allowing song data to be transferred easily.
Taking further advantage of the high-capacity memory, you can also play back audio files with the KR.
❍
Connect External Speakers to Produce Concert Hall Presence
You can connect an amp and speakers to the KR and play the sounds of the reverb and accompaniment
through the external speakers to produce the effect of being enveloped by an orchestra.
The KR is equipped with XLR connectors, a very convenient feature when the instrument is used on stage.
How To Use This Manual
The KR Owner’s Manual consists of three volumes,
Guide
.
Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 18) in the
explains how to connect the KR’s power cord and how to turn on the instrument’s power.
After turning on the KR’s power, please continue by reading
By trying out the various procedures while reading the
KR and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that involve use of the “main buttons”).
The
Owner’s Manual
(for example, using the KR as an accompanist and creating songs), that will help you master the KR’s
many performance functions.
When connecting a computer to the USB port, be sure to read the
procedure for installing the driver needed to connect via USB.
* For more on system requirements, refer to the “USB Installation Guide.” However, note that the KR is
not compatible with Mac OS 9.
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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.
• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual
screens and colors.
• 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.”
describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for special applications
Quick Start, Owner’s Manual,
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start
Quick Start
USB Install Guide
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, you can easily learn how to play the
and the
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(this volume). This
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NOTE
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY.......................................4
IMPORTANT NOTES.................................................6
Introduction ......................................8
Main Features...............................................................8
How To Use This Manual ..........................................9
Conventions Used in This Manual......................9
Panel Descriptions.........................14
Performance Pads ................................................14
Record/Playback .................................................15
Jack Panel (Left Side of Bottom Panel) ...................16
Right Side of Bottom Panel ......................................17
Before You Start Playing ...............18
Opening and Closing the Top (KR117) ..................18
Opening and Closing the Top (KR115) ..................19
Raising the Music Rest..............................................19
Using the Music Holders (KR115).....................20
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.............20
Opening and Closing the Lid ..................................20
Connecting the Power Cord.....................................21
Connect the Pedal Cable...........................................21
Turning the Power On and Off ...............................21
About the Pedals........................................................22
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and
Brilliance .....................................................................22
Connecting Headphones ..........................................23
Connecting a Microphone........................................23
Connecting an External Display..............................24
Making the Connections.....................................24
About the Touch Screen ...........................................25
Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ................25
Main Screens ..............................................................25
Piano Screen..........................................................25
Basic Screen...........................................................25
Using the Main Icons...........................................26
The [Option] Button and The [Exit] Button .....26
The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon......................26
Chapter 1 Performance..................27
Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano
(One-Touch Piano) ....................................................27
Performing with a Variety of Tones
(Tone Buttons)............................................................28
Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound
Effects ....................................................................29
Using Keywords to Search for Tones
(Tone Search) ........................................................30
Performing with Multiple Sounds Layered
Together (Layer) ........................................................31
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right
Hands (Split)...............................................................32
Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps
(Octave Shift) ........................................................33
Adding Reverberation to the Sound
(Reverb).......................................................................34
Adding the Surround Sound Effect to the
Accompaniment Using External Speakers
(Surround) ..................................................................36
Giving More Breadth to the Accompaniment
Sound.....................................................................36
Selecting the Part for the Effect..........................37
Selecting the Tone to Which the Effect is
Applied..................................................................37
Changing the Amount of Surround Effect.......38
Using the Internal Speakers to Add ThreeDimensional Spatiality to the Accompaniment
Sounds (Advanced 3D).............................................39
Selecting the Part for the Effect..........................40
Selecting the tone to which the effect is
applied...................................................................41
Making Detailed Settings for Advanced
3D ...........................................................................42
Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic
Emphasis)....................................................................43
Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred
Tone Quality (Equalizer) ..........................................44
Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects) .................46
Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)..........47
Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music
Files ........................................................................53
Using the Metronome ...............................................54
Using the Metronome..........................................54
Changing the Metronome Settings....................55
Chapter 2 Automatic
Accompaniment .............................57
Music Styles and Automatic
Accompaniment.........................................................57
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment
(One-Touch Arranger) ..............................................58
About Chords .......................................................59
Playing Chords with Simple Fingering
(Chord Intelligence).............................................59
Viewing Chord Fingerings
(Chord Finder)......................................................60
Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) ........61
Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles
(Style Search) ........................................................62
Selecting Music Styles on External
Memories...............................................................63
Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns ..........64
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Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo..................64
Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment ..........65
Having the Accompaniment Start
Simultaneously When You Play the
Keyboard (Sync Start) .........................................65
Stopping Automatic Accompaniment ..............66
Having a Count Sound Play at the End of
the Intro (Countdown)........................................67
Modifying an Accompaniment ...............................68
Changing the Accompaniment Pattern
(Fill In Buttons).....................................................68
Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the
Screen.....................................................................69
Changing the Instrumental Makeup of
Music Styles (Style Orchestrator) ......................69
Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part
(Melody Intelligence) ................................................70
Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a
Performance (Lower Tone) ......................................71
Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added
(Piano Style Arranger) ..............................................72
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part
(Balance)......................................................................73
Changing the Volume Balance Between
the Accompaniment and the Keyboard
(Balance Knob) .....................................................73
Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each
Performance Part (Part Balance)........................73
Chapter 3 Song Playback ..............75
Playing a Song............................................................75
Listening to Songs on CDs (Only for
Instrument Equipped with CD Drive).............77
Using Keywords to Search for Songs
(Song Search) ........................................................81
Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)...........82
Removing Songs From Favorites.......................83
Using the Remote Control........................................84
How to Use the Remote Control........................84
About the Remote Control .................................85
Chapter 4 Practice Functions........87
Displaying the Notation ...........................................87
Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds
(Touch the Notes).................................................88
Scrolling the Notation Along with the
Performances (AutoSync DigiScore).................88
Making Detailed Settings for the Notation
Display...................................................................89
Saving Notations as Image Data........................92
Adjusting the Tempo ................................................94
Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in
Time (Tap Tempo) ...............................................94
Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo
(Tempo Mute).......................................................95
Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing
(Count In)....................................................................96
Muting Some Parts Before Playing
(Track Buttons)...........................................................97
Setting Markers for Repeated Practice
(Marker) ......................................................................98
Placing a Marker within a Song.........................98
Playback from a Marker Location .....................99
Erasing a Marker..................................................99
Moving a Marker ...............................................100
Playing Back the Same Passage Over and
Over......................................................................101
Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs
Played Back (Transpose).........................................102
Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the
Performance .................................104
Recording a New Song (New Song) .....................105
Recording With Accompaniment..........................107
Recording Along with a Song................................109
Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons
(Redoing Recordings)..............................................110
Erasing Recorded Performances............................111
Erasing the Performance on Specific
Tracks...................................................................111
Changing How Recording Stops...........................111
Recording Songs Starting with Pickups ...............112
Using External Memories .......................................113
Connecting and Ejecting an External
Memory ...............................................................113
Formatting Media (Format)..............................114
Saving Songs.............................................................116
Deleting Saved Songs..............................................119
Copying Songs on External Memories to
Favorites....................................................................120
Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to
External Memories.............................................121
Chapter 6 Creating Performance
Data Including Moving Keys
(A/V sync)......................................122
Recording..................................................................122
Making the Connections ...................................122
Making Advanced A/V Sync Output
Settings ................................................................126
Playback (Aux Input) ..............................................127
Making the Connections ...................................127
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Making Advanced A/V Sync Input
Settings ................................................................128
Chapter 7 User Program
Registration ..................................129
Saving Performance Settings
(User Program) ........................................................130
Calling Up Saved User Programs .........................131
Changing the Way User Programs Are
Called Up ............................................................131
Saving the User Program Sets................................131
Loading Saved User Program Sets..................132
Deleting Saved User Program Sets .......................133
Copying Sets of User Programs on External
Memories to the User Memory..............................133
Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in
the User Memory to External Memories ........134
Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs...........134
Selecting the Pedal Used for Switching
Settings (Pedal Shift) .........................................134
Sequential Loading of User Program Sets
Stored (Load Next) ............................................134
Simultaneously Switching User Program and
Transmitting PC Numbers.....................................135
Chapter 8 Creating and Editing
Songs ............................................136
Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track
Sequencer) ................................................................136
The 16-Track Sequencer Screen .......................136
Modifying the Settings of Each Part................137
Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for
the Musical Genre (Tone Set) ...........................138
Recording a Performance .................................139
Changing the Recording Method
(Rec Mode)................................................................140
Recording While Erasing the Previous
Recording
(Replace Recording) ..........................................140
Layering a Recording Over Previously
Recorded Sounds (Mix Recording) .................141
Repeated Recording at the Same Location
(Loop Recording) ...............................................141
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance
(Punch-in Recording) ........................................142
Composing an Accompaniment By Entering
Chords (Chord Sequencer).....................................143
Inputting Chords without Playing
the Keyboard ......................................................144
Editing Songs ...........................................................145
Basic Operation of the Editing Functions.......145
Undoing Edits (Undo).......................................145
Copying Measures (Copy)................................146
Correcting Timing Discrepancies
(Quantize)............................................................146
Deleting Measures (Delete) ..............................147
Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)....................147
Transposing Individual Parts
(Transpose)..........................................................148
Making Measures Blank (Erase) ......................148
Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)...................149
Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) .....149
Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song
(PC Edit) ..............................................................150
Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song
(Beat Map).................................................................150
Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs.............151
Changing the Tempo Within the Song.................151
Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to
a Song...................................................................151
Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular
Measure ...............................................................152
Chapter 9 Creating Music Styles 153
Creating Original Styles (User Styles) ..................153
Creating New Styles by Combining Internal
Music Styles (Style Composer).........................153
Creating a Style from a Song You Composed
Yourself (Style Converter) ................................155
Saving a User Style ..................................................158
Deleting Saved User Styles...............................159
Copying Styles on External Memories to
the User Memory .....................................................160
Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory
to External Memories ........................................160
Chapter 10 Various Settings .......161
Changing the Settings for One-Touch
Arranger....................................................................161
Procedure ............................................................161
Adjusting the Keyboard Touch
(Key Touch).........................................................161
Changing Music Styles Without
Changing the Tone or Tempo (One Touch
Setting).................................................................162
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point
(Split Point) .........................................................162
Changing How Chords Are Played and
Specified (Arranger Config) .............................162
Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure .....164
Changing the Settings for the Count ....................164
Other Settings...........................................................165
Procedure ............................................................165
Changing the Tuning (Tuning)........................166
Assigning Functions to Pedals and
Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/
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User Functions) ..................................................167
Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) .....169
Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)........170
Changing the Language (Language)...............170
Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR
and External Displays
(User Image Display).........................................170
Changing the Screen Message When the
Power Is Turned On (Opening Message).......171
Remembering the Settings Even When the
Power is Turned Off (Memory Backup).........171
Restoring the Factory Settings
(Factory Reset)....................................................172
Changing the Functions of the Remote
Control’s Buttons ...............................................172
Changing the Infrared Transmission
Function Settings................................................174
Calibrating the Touch Screen
(Touch Screen)....................................................175
Changing the Part That Makes the Keys Move
(Only for Instrument Equipped with
Moving Key).............................................................175
Changing the CD Settings (Only for
Instrument Equipped with CD Drive) .................177
Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ....177
Showing a Series of Images on an External
Display (Slide Show)...............................................178
Running a Slide Show of Images Stored
on External Memory.......................................... 178
Changing Slide Shows ......................................178
Setting the Image Display Duration................179
Selecting the Part to Which the Effect is
Added (EffectsPart).................................................179
Formatting the User Memory ................................180
Automatically Starting the Quick Tour................180
Adjusting the Piano Designer Resonance............181
Disabling Functions Other Than Piano
Performance (Panel Lock) ......................................181
Detailed Song Playback Settings ...........................182
Changing the Tone Settings When Playing
Back Songs (Play Mode)....................................182
Viewing Song Information
(Information) ......................................................182
Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics).................................182
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track
Buttons During SMF Playback
(Track Assign) ....................................................183
Chapter 11 Connecting External
Devices..........................................185
Connecting an External Display or
Television..................................................................185
Connecting an External Display ......................185
Connecting a Television....................................186
Changing the Settings for Showing Images
with the External Display and the Television
(External Display) ..............................................186
Explanation of Each Items ................................187
Connecting Video Equipment (V-LINK) .............187
Using the V-LINK function ..............................187
Connecting MIDI Devices ......................................188
Connectors ..........................................................188
Making the Connections ...................................188
Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments
(MIDI Ensemble)......................................................189
MIDI Settings............................................................189
Selecting the Transmit Channel
(Tx Channel) .......................................................190
Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator
and Keyboard (Local Control) .........................190
Sending Tone Change Messages
(Program Change/Bank Select MSB/Bank
Select LSB)...........................................................191
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI
Device (Composer MIDI Out)................................191
Connecting to Audio Equipment ..........................191
Connectors ..........................................................191
Making the Connections ...................................192
Connecting External Speakers ...............................194
Changing the Aux Output Jacks Settings.......194
Setup Examples With Surround Set to
“Surround” or “Ensemble” ..............................194
Connecting a Computer..........................................195
Connect to the MIDI Connectors .....................195
Connect to the USB Connector.........................195
Making the Settings for the USB Driver .........196
Appendices ...................................197
Troubleshooting.......................................................197
Error Messages.........................................................201
Tone List....................................................................202
Drum Set List............................................................205
Effects List.................................................................209
Music Style List (KR117).........................................210
Music Style List (KR115).........................................211
Chord List .................................................................212
Internal Song List.....................................................214
Parameters Stored to Internal Memory................216
Music Files That the KR Can Use ..........................217
The KR allows you to use the following
music files............................................................217
About the KR Sound Generator.......................217
Main Specifications..................................................219
Index ..............................................221
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Panel Descriptions
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* The KR117 is the model that was used for producing all of the panel depictions that appear within this Owner’s Manual.
1. [Power] switch
Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 21).
* The KR115’s [Power] switch is located at the left of the
keyboard.
2. [Volume] knob
Adjusts the overall volume (p. 22).
3. [Sound Control] button
Add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and
distinctness (p. 43).
4. [Brilliance] knob
Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 22).
5. [Part Balance] button
This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the
performance parts (p. 73).
6. [Balance] knob
Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the
keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 73).
7. [Transpose] button
Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being
played (p. 102).
8. [Vocal Effects] Button
Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the
microphone (p. 47).
9. [Surround/Reverb] button
Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 34).
Adds three-dimensional breadth to the sound (p. 36).
10.[User Program] button
Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p.
130).
Performance Pads
11.[Style Orchestrator] button
This is used to change the arrangement type for
automatic accompaniment with the Performance Pads
(p. 69).
12.[User Function] button
This is used to assign a variety of functions to the
Performance Pads (p. 167).
13.[1]–[3] buttons
The operation of each is changed depending on the
buttons numbered 11-12.
14.Music Style buttons
Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p.
61).
Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that
you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on external
memory (p. 63).
15.Fill In buttons
Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and
changes the accompaniment pattern (p. 68).
[To Variation] button
[To Original] button
16.[Intro/Ending] button
Play an intro or ending during automatic
accompaniment (p. 65).
17.[Start/Stop] button
Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (p. 65).
18.[Count/Marker] button
You can change the count settings (p. 67, p. 96).
These allow you to add and move markers in the
notation as well as repeat playback of song segments
simply and easily (p. 98).
19.Beat indicator
This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the
selected song or accompaniment.
20.[Metronome] button
Activates the built-in metronome (p. 54).
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
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30 33 34 35 36 37 39
22. Main Buttons
→
See the Quick Start
[Song/File] button
Use this button to select internal songs or songs from
external memories (p. 75).
[DigiScore] button
Displays notations (p. 87).
[Visual Lesson] button
You can use the practice function.
[Piano Designer] button (p. 181
[Music Assistant] button
[Super Tones] button
23.Touch Screen
This lets you perform a variety of operations just by
touching the screen (p. 25).
24.Dial
Use this to change on-screen values.
25.[Exit] button
Returns you to the previous screen.
26.[Option] button
Displays a screen for advance function settings.
27.Contrast knob
Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 25).
28.[Tone] buttons
They are used to choose the kinds of tones (tone groups)
played by the keyboard (p. 28).
[Piano] button
[Organ] button
[Guitar/Bass] button
[Strings] button
[Sax/Brass] button
[Voice] button
29.One Touch Program button
[Piano] button
Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 27).
[Arranger] button
Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic
accompaniment (p. 58).
)
30.[Melody Intelligence] button
Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard
(p. 70).
Record/Playback
31.[Menu] button
You can select functions for playing back, recording or
editing a song (p. 111,p. 136, p. 153, p. 182).
32.Track buttons
Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 97, p.
110).
33.[ (Reset)] button
Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning
of the song.
34.[ (Play/Stop)] button
Starts and stops playback or recording a song.
35.[ (Rec)] button
When pressed, this button places the instrument in
recording standby (p. 105, p. 136).
36.[ (Bwd)] button
Rewinds the song.
37.[ (Fwd)] button
Fast-forwards the song.
38.Infrared Receiver
Point the remote control at this sensor when using the
remote control to operate the KR (p. 85).
39.[Wonderland/Game] button
Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.
See the Quick Start
→
40.External Memory port
Connects an external memory to play (
113).
* Be sure to close the cover of the External Memory port after
connecting external memory to the External Memory port.
) and save songs (
p. 75
p.
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Panel Descriptions
Jack Panel (Left Side of Bottom Panel)
fig.panelRear
Jack Panel (Front)
123 4 5 6 7
Jack Panel (Rear)
8
1. Phones jacks
A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 23).
2. Mic Volume knob
Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 23).
3. Mic jack
Used for connecting microphones (p. 23).
4. Aux Input jacks
You can connect other sound generating devices or
audio equipment here and have their sound be played
through the KR’s speakers (p. 193).
This is also used for transmitting and receiving
performance data included in player piano data. (p. 127).
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9. Pedal connector
Connect the pedal cord here (p. 21).
10.Input jacks
You can connect other sound generating devices or
audio equipment here and have their sound be played
through the KR’s speakers (p. 191).
11.Aux Output jacks
You can connect amps and external speakers here and
play accompaniment or surround sound (p. 194).
12.Main Output jacks
These jacks can be connected to your audio system to
enjoy more powerful sound (p. 191).
5. MIDI Out/In connectors
Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange
performance data (p. 188).
6. USB connector
You can connect a computer and exchange performance
data between the instrument and the computer (p. 178,
p. 195).
7. Expression Pedal jack
You can connect an expression pedal (optional EV-7) to use
this as an expression pedal
8. AC inlet
Connect the included power cord to this inlet (p. 21).
.
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13.Balanced Out (Fixed) jacks
This provides balanced audio signal output. Connect a
mixer or other such device here (p. 122).
14.Video Out jack
Connect a television here. This allows you to display the
Song Select screen, slide show, lyrics, and notations on
the connected television set (p. 185).
This cannot be used simultaneously with the Ext Display
connector.
15.Ext Display connector
Connect a external display here. You can display the
Song Select screen, slide show, lyrics, and notations on
the external display (p. 185).
This cannot be used simultaneously with the Video Out
jack.
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Panel Descriptions
Right Side of Bottom Panel
CD Drive (Instrument with Moving
Key)
fig.panelbottom
1916 18
20
17
Bottom Panel (Front Right)
fig.panelUSB
21
21.Floppy disk drive connector
Connects an optional floppy disk drive to play and save
songs.
* Use floppy disk drive available from Roland.
* Attach the floppy disk drive to left of CD drive. For details of
the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the floppy disk
drive.
16.Access Indicator
This indicator will light when the inserted CD is being read.
17.Disc tray
Place the CD to be loaded on this tray.
18.Emergency eject hole
This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of an
emergency.
19.Eject button
Press this button to eject the CD.
* You cannot eject the CD unless the power is on.
20.Serial connector
Connect a external equipment here.
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Before You Start Playing
A
Opening and Closing the Top
Before You
Start Playing
(KR117)
Opening only the front top
Children must not be permitted to open or close the top on their
own—adult supervision is required. Because the top is very heavy,
always use two or more people when opening and closing the top,
and be sure to handle it carefully.
1.
Lift the right front (the upper note side: A in the figure)
of the board with both hands, fold it back, and then lay
it down slowly on the top.
fig.
While holding up the top with one hand, lift up the top
3.
stick and insert its end into the appropriate top slip.
fig.
D
C
Do not move the piano with the top in the open position. The top
stick may disengage from the socket, causing the top to fall.
Opening both the front top and the top
Follow Step 1 to open the front top. Then lift the right
2.
front (the upper note side B: in the figure) of the board
with both hands.
fig.
B
When opening the top, be careful not to open it too far. Opening the
top at an angle in excess of 30 degrees may damage the unit, or cause
the top to drop. Also, before opening the top, make sure that no one
is in the path of the top as it is opened.
About the Topsticks and Topslip
The KR117 has two topsticks, each a different length.
You can use the different topsticks to change the amount the
top is left open.
fig.
Long top stick
Short top stick
The topsticks and topslip work together as illustrated below.
The long top stick: for inner top slip (C)
The short top stick: for outer top slip (D)
18
If you use the wrong top slip, the top stick could slip out of the top
slip, causing the top to fall. Make sure that the end of the top stick is
inserted securely into the top slip.
To close the top, reverse the opening procedure.
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Opening and Closing the Top
A
(KR115)
Raising the Music Rest
Gently raise the music rest, then secure it in place.
1.
To collapse the stand, fold in the metal fittings while
2.
supporting the stand with both hands and gently fold
down the stand.
Always be sure to put the music rest in the upright position before
opening and raising the piano top. Be sure to leave the music rest in
the upright position before closing the piano top.
Open the Top board
Children must not be permitted to open or close the top on their
own—adult supervision is required.
Lift the right front (the upper note side: A in the figure)
3.
of the board with both hands, fold it up.
fig.
Before You Start Playing
Do not move the piano with the top in the open position. The top
stick may disengage from the socket, causing the top to fall.
To close the top, reverse the opening procedure.
Raising the Music Rest
KR117
fig.
1.
Open the front top.
2.
Hold the music rest with both hands, then raise it
forward.
3.
Place the music rest prop, at the rear of the music rest,
into a slot.
Start Playing
Before You
4.
While holding up the top with one hand, lift up the top
stick and insert its end into the appropriate top slip.
fig.
KR115
fig.
(1)
(2)
Gently raise the music rest, then secure it in place as
1.
shown in the figure.
2.
To collapse the stand, fold in the metal fittings while
supporting the stand with both hands and gently fold
down the stand.
(2)
When opening the top, be careful not to open it too far. Opening the
top at an angle in excess of 20 degrees may damage the unit, or cause
the top to drop. Also, before opening the top, make sure that no one
is in the path of the top as it is opened.
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Before You Start Playing
Remote
Control’s
Cover
Remote Control’s (Rear)
■
Using the Music Holders
Before You
Start Playing
(KR115)
You can use the holders to hold pages in place.
When not using the holders, leave them folded down.
fig.mu_stand4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Install the batteries provided in the remote control.
fig.Remote Control-1.j
Opening and Closing the Lid
1.
When opening the lid, use both hands to gently lift the
lid and slide it inward.
2.
When closing the lid, be sure to use both hands to
grasp the lid, slowly pulling it down towards you, and
gently lower it until it stops (fully closed).
When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers
get caught. Small children should use it only under the supervision
of an adult.
When moving the piano, for safety’s sake be sure to close the lid first.
NOTE
Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet music) on the
keyboard when you close the lid.
KR117
fig.
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote
1.
control.
Insert the supplied AA batteries, as shown in the figure
2.
of remote control.
3.
Close the battery cover.
NOTE
Be careful to observe the correct polarity (+, - direction) when
installing the batteries.
For more information on the remote control button functions, refer
to “Using the Remote Control” (p. 84).
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NOTE
Although the KR117’s cover is designed to close slowly when you let
go of it, it will close immediately if it has been opened only slightly.
Take care not to catch or pinch your fingers in the cover.
KR115
fig.
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Before You Start Playing
A
KR117
KR115
C
D
A
B
C
D
B
Start Playing
Before You
Connecting the Power Cord
Screw
b
c
Screw
e
Cord Cramp
Connect the Pedal Cable
Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the
jack panel of the KR.
fig.00-01
Turning the Power On and Off
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NOTE
Turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way down, and then press the [Power] switch.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet jack.
Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal jack.
Cramp the power cord and pedal cord with Cord
Cramp and screw at A (see the picture above).
Cramp the power cord and pedal cord with Cord
Cramp and screw at B, C and D (see the picture
above).
Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.
e
e c
b
The power will turn on.
After a few seconds, you will be able to play the
keyboard to produce sound.
Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
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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.
fig.00-06.e
KR117
Power
KR115
Power
To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the
way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.
The power will be turned off.
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* 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. 6).
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Before You Start Playing
About the Pedals
Before You
Start Playing
The pedals have the following functions, and are used
mainly for piano performance.
fig.00-08.e
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper pedal (right pedal)
While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after
you take your fingers off the keys.
The length of the sustain changes subtly according to the
extent to which the pedal is depressed.
On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will
allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the
sounds that you played from the keyboard, adding a rich
resonance.
The KR simulates this damper resonance.
Damper Pedal
Adjusting the Sound’s 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
You can use the remote control to change the volume.
Bright
You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper
pedal. Please refer to “Adjusting the Piano Designer Resonance” (p. 181).
Sostenuto pedal (center pedal)
This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were
already played when you pressed the pedal.
Soft pedal (left pedal)
When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the
sound will have a softer tone.
You can assign functions to the pedal. Refer to “Assigning Functions to
Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)” (p. 167).
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Before You Start Playing
Start Playing
Before You
Connecting Headphones
The KR has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This
allows two people to listen through headphones
simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and
performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this
allows you to play without bothering others around you,
even at night.
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the
bottom left of the piano.
Connecting headphones will automatically mute the
sound from the internal speakers.
The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]
knob of the KR.
fig.00-04.e
Connecting a Microphone
You can connect a microphone into the Mic jack, and enjoy
karaoke with the KR.
fig.00-10
NOTE
Use Stereo headphones.
Some Notes on Using Headphones
• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones
only by the headset or the plug.
• Connecting the headphones when the volume of
connected equipment is turned up may result in damage
to the headphones. Lower the volume on the KR before
plugging in the headphones.
• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only
damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing
loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.
Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic jack
1.
on the lower-left area of the instrument.
Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob in front of the Mic jack
2.
to adjust the volume level for the microphone.
3.
Adjust the mic echo (p. 48).
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 KR, 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.
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Before You Start Playing
Connecting an External
Before You
Start Playing
Display
You can connect a computer monitor or other such external
display to the instrument, and display notations and lyrics
on the larger screen, and display whatever images as you
like.
For more about the external display settings, refer to
“Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the
External Display and the Television (External Display)” (p.
186). For more on displaying images, refer to “Selecting
Images To Be Shown on the KR and External Displays (User
Image Display)” (p. 170)
If your instrument came with a remote control, you can use the
remote control to switch screens. For more information, refer to
“Using the Remote Control” (p. 84).
Use display cable (sold separately) to connect the
2.
display to the Ext Display connector on the KR.
Turn on the KR.
3.
Turn on the connected display.
4.
For more on handling the external display, refer to your display’s
owner’s manual.
Turning the Power Off
After use, turn off the power using the following procedure.
Turn the volume all the way down on the KR.
1.
2.
Turn off the KR.
3.
Turn off the connected display.
Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument
In general, a great many of the VGA monitors and multiscan
monitors that are available on the market are compatible
with this instrument. However, before you connect any
monitor, make sure it meets the following specifications:
• Resolution 640 x 480 pixels
• Horizontal scan frequency 31.5 kHz
• Vertical scan frequency 60 Hz
• Connector 3-row, 15-pin D-Sub type
• Signal Analog
NOTE
Confirm that the display to be used is compatible with the
frequencies mentioned above. Using a display that is not compatible
with the above frequencies may result in incorrect image output
when images move, and in certain cases may even damage the
display.
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Making the Connections
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NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices,
always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices
before making any connections.
D-sub 15 pin
(Mini)
KR’s Jack Panel
Ext Display Connector
Turn off the power to the KR and the display to be
1.
connected.
Display Cable
(Sold separately)
D-sub 15 pin
(Mini)
External Display
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Before You Start Playing
Tempo
Song name or
Music Style name
Beat Measure
These information are
displayed, when you use the
automatic accompaniment.
The Tone names are
selected appear.
Start Playing
Before You
About the Touch Screen
The KR makes use of a touch screen.
This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by
touching the screen lightly.
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.
NOTE
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. 175) to correct the pointer position.
NOTE
Do not place items on the touch screen.
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Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen
Main Screens
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Piano Screen
Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen
like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 27.
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Basic Screen
The following screen is called Basic screen.
To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast
knob located at the right side of the screen.
You can usually display this screen by pressing [Exit] button
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 press the [Exit] button.
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Before You Start Playing
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Using the Main Icons
Before You
Start Playing
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.
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The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon
The Song and Tone selection screens feature a scroll bar at
the right of the screen list, with page icons at the top and
bottom of the scroll bar.
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.
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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The [Option] Button and The [Exit] Button
Page icon
Scroll bar
Page icon
Touch the scroll bar and drag up and down to scroll through
the list.
Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.
The [Option] Button
This displays a screen for advance function settings.
The screen that opens differs depending on the screen that
was displayed when the button was pressed.
The [Exit] Button
Touch to cancel the settings currently being made and close
the screen displayed. Normally, pressing the [Exit] button
one or more times returns you to the Basic screen.
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Chapter 1 Performance
b
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. 102) 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
Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
1.
A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear.
fig.d-piano.eps_60
Chapter 1
When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KR will switch to the
following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.
• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 32), the
keyboard returns to a single section.
• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 22).
• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.
• The effect is automatically set to “Damper Resonance” (p. 46).
You can change the piano
performance settings by
touching the [Piano Designer]
utton. For more details, refer
to “[Piano Designer] Button”
in the Quick Start.
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, < >
appears in the Piano screen or
Basic screen. Touch this to
display the lyrics.
< > appears in the Piano
screen or Basic screen when
headphones are connected.
You can add three-
dimensional breadth to the
sound from the headphones
(p. 39).
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Chapter 1 Performance
Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)
Chapter 1
1.
The KR 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.
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. 202).
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This screen is called the “Tone selection screen.”
Tones indicated by is called an “EX voice.” These voices are especially
recommended.
Tones indicated by mark is the 88-key multisampled piano tone.
Tones indicated by the red or mark produce the “Key Off Sound.”
What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the fingers
are released from the keys.
Tones indicated by the blue icon sound “playing noises” when some keys are
played. “Playing noises” refer to noises such as the sound of guitar strings as they
are rubbed and other sounds that enhance realism in performance expression.
Tones indicated by “GS” is GS tones.
Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and
display other tones.
Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.
You can touch <Audition> for an audio demonstration of a particular tone.
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You can touch the scroll bar and drag up and down to scroll through the list.
You can touch <Effects> to add effect sounds to a variety of tones (p. 46).
You can do searches for tones according to search parameters or by name by
touching <Search> (p. 30).
Touch a tone name to select the tone.
2.
You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.
You can use the dial to scroll through the screen as you switch the Tones to be
played.
3.
Press the [Exit] button.
This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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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 Performance
Chapter 1
1.
Press the [Super Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.
Touch < > < > several times to display the “Drums” screen or the
2.
“SFX (SOUND EFFECT)” screen.
fig.d-drum.eps_60
Touch here to switch these screens.
Drums screen SFX screen
Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.
You can also have play sounds by touching the screen.
You can select other drum tones by pressing the < > or < > buttons.
Press the [Exit] button 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. 205) and “SFX
Set”(p. 208).
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Chapter 1 Performance
In condition search, tones
satisfying all of the selected
search criteria are sought.
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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.
Chapter 1
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
Touch here to switch these screens.
Searching by Conditions
Touch <Category> or <Genre>, then use the dial to select the search
3.
conditions.
4.
Touch <Search>.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the tone.
After selecting the tone, press the [Exit] button several times to return to the tone
selection screen.
Searching by Tone Name
Touch <By Name>.
3
Touch <By Key> to go to the condition search screen.
4.
Decide which character is to be used for the search.
The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
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.
Touch <Search>.
5.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the tone name to select the Tone.
Press the [Exit] button several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous
screen.
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Performing with Multiple Sounds
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, < >
appears in the Basic screen.
Touch this to display the lyrics.
< > appears in the Piano
screen or Basic screen when
headphones are connected.
You can add three-
dimensional breadth to the
sound from the headphones
(p. 39).
Chapter 1 Performance
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
Strings 1
Strings 2
1.
Touch <Layer 1> on the Basic screen.
fig.d-layer.eps_60
Chapter 1
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 “upper tone,”
and the tone appearing in the lower part of the display is called the “layer tone.”
In the same manner, you can touch <Layer 2> to layer further sounds.
Changing the Tones
2.
Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
Touch here to highlight the tone name.
3.
Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 28).
When you have selected the tone, press the [Exit] button.
4.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Layer
5.
Touch <Layer 1>.
Touch <Layer 2> to have <Layer 2> play as well.
The <Layer 1> and <Layer 2> icons are dimmed, 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. 33).
You can change the balance of
the Upper and Layer Tone
volume. For instructions, see
“Adjusting the Volume
Balance for Each Performance
Part (Part Balance)” (p. 73).
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Chapter 1 Performance
When you select an internal
song or music file that includes
the lyrics data, < >
appears in the Basic screen.
Touch this to display the lyrics.
< > appears in the Piano
screen or Basic screen when
headphones are connected.
You can add three-
dimensional breadth to the
sound from the headphones
(p. 39).
b
Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split)
Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different
Chapter 1
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
You can change the split point;
refer to “Changing the
Keyboard’s Split Point (Split
Point)” (p. 162).
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 “upper tone,”
and the tone appearing at the left part of the display is called the “lower tone.”
You can turn the tones on and off by touching <Lower 1> or <Lower 2>.
Changing the Tones
Touch the name of the tone to be changed.
2.
Press a Tone button to select the tone (p. 28).
3.
When you have selected the tone, press the [Exit] button.
4.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
Cancelling the Split
5.
Touch <Split>.
The <Split> icons are dimmed, and the Split performance is cancelled.
When you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.
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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. 33).
You can change the volume
alance between the upper and
lower parts of the keyboard;
refer to “Adjusting the Volume
Balance for Each Performance
Part (Part Balance)” (p. 73).
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Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously
Turning on either Layer Performance or Split Performance allows you to divide the
keyboard into a upper and a lower part and play with two Tones layered in the lower
part, and three Tones layered in the upper part.
fig.d-layersplit.eps_60
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Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)
When using layer performance (p. 31) or split performance (p. 32), you can change
the pitch of the keyboard’s sound in octave units. This function is called “Octave
Shift.”
For example, when playing a Layer performance, if you change the pitch of one of
the tones and then layer it, it changes the impression created with the tone.
Chapter 1 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. 167).
Chapter 1
1.
On the Basic screen, touch <Layer1> or <Split>.
The KR 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).
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.
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Chapter 1 Performance
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)
Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR.
Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall.
fig.panel1-3
Chapter 1
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up.
1.
A “Reverb screen” like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-reverb.eps_60
Touch to switch the screens.
2.
Touch an icon to select the performance space.
;
Display
Hall1
Hall2
Room1
Cathedral
Ground
Room2
Lounge
Studio
Gymnasium
Hall3
Dome
Cave
GS Room1
GS Room2
GS Room3
Hall with bright reverberation
Hall with warm reverberation
Room reverberation
High-ceilinged cathedral
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.
Explanation
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Chapter 1 Performance
b
Display
GS Hall1
GS Hall2
GS Plate
GS Delay
GS Pan Delay
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 dial.
When you press the [Exit] button, the reverb effect is activated, and you return to the
previous screen.
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
Cancelling the Effect
4.
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go out.
The reverb effect is eliminated.
Chapter 1
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
[Surround/Reverb] button.
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Chapter 1 Performance
Adding the Surround Sound Effect to the Accompaniment Using External Speakers (Surround)
Chapter 1
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1.
2.
3.
You can connect an amp or external speaker to the Aux Output jacks and play
accompaniment and reverb sounds through it. By using an external speaker this
way, it will seem that you are surrounded by the accompaniment or reverb. This is
called the “surround effect.”
fig.panel1-4
Giving More Breadth to the Accompaniment Sound
Connect amp or external speaker to the Aux output jacks.
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
Touch <Surround>.
The “Surround Screen” appears.
Touch the Type icon <Surround>.
4
5.
When you have selected the type, press the [Exit] button.
Cancelling the Effect
6.
Touch the Type icon <Surround> and watch the light go out.
The surround effect is eliminated, and the effect is no longer applied to any of the
parts.
NOTE
For more on speaker settings
when the Surround function is
used, refer to “Connecting
External Speakers” (p. 194).
NOTE
Only Advanced 3D can be
switched on and off when
nothing is connected to the
Aux Output jacks.
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No surround effect is applied,
even if the Type icon indicates
“On,” if all parts are switched
off.
When you select the
<Surround>, you can adjust
the volume of the external and
built-in speakers (p. 38).
Selecting the Part for the Effect
Chapter 1 Performance
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
Touch <Surround>.
2.
On the Surround Screen, press the [Option] button.
3.
The following screen appears.
fig.d-adv3d.eps_60
ON
4.
Touch the icon to switch individual parts on or off.
When you press the [Exit] button, the Surround effect is activated, and you return to
the previous screen.
OFF
Chapter 1
5.
Touch a part’s icon to switch the surround on and off.
The sounds of parts set to ON are played from the external speaker and the KR’s
internal speaker. Parts set to OFF are played only from the KR’s speaker.
When you press the [Exit] button, the surround effect is activated, and you return to
the previous screen.
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Selecting the Tone to Which the Effect is Applied
With “Keyboard” in Surround set to On, you can select the parts to which the
surround effect is to be applied.
1.
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
2.
Touch <Surround> to display the Surround screen.
On the Surround Screen, press the [Option] button.
3.
Touch to display the following screen.
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This setting is enabled only
when the <Surround> type
icon is selected.
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Chapter 1
Touch <All Parts> or <Layer Part>.
4.
Display
All Parts
Layer Part
When you press the [Exit] button, you return to the Surround Screen.
■
Changing the Amount of Surround Effect
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
2.
Touch <Surround> to display the Surround screen.
3.
On the Surround Screen, press the [Option] button.
Touch to display the following screen.
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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. 31), the Surround effect is not
applied to the keyboard performance, even if <Keyboard> on the
Surround Screen is set to On.
Explanation
4.
Touch the “Int” and “Ext” sliders to adjust the volume levels of the
external speaker and the KR’s speaker.
When you press the [Exit] button, you return to the Surround screen.
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Using the Internal Speakers to Add
< > appears in the screen
when headphones are
connected.
Chapter 1 Performance
Three-Dimensional Spatiality to the
Accompaniment Sounds (Advanced 3D)
You can add three-dimensional breadth to the sounds you play with automatic
accompaniment (p. 57), 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
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
2.
Touch <Surround>.
3
On the Surround Screen, touch the Type icon <Advanced 3D>.
Three-dimensional breadth is added to the sound.
Chapter 1
❍
Adding Depth to Sounds Played Through Headphones
When you have headphones connected, the screen for selecting the type of surround
effect changes as shown below.
* You cannnot select the Type icon <Surround> or <Ensemble> when headphones
are connected.
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Selecting the Part for the Effect
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
Touch <Surround> to display the Surround screen.
2.
Chapter 1
Press the [Option] button.
3.
The following screen appears.
fig.d-adv3d.eps_60
ON
Touch the icon to switch the effect on or off for each individual part.
4.
When you press the [Exit] button, the Advanced 3D effect is activated, and you
return to the previous screen.
Cancelling the Effect
5.
Touch the Type icon <Advanced 3D> and watch the light go out.
The Advanced 3D effect is eliminated, and the effect is no longer applied to any of
the parts.
OFF
The Advanced 3D effect is not
applied, even when you touch
<ON>, if all parts are turned
off.
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Selecting the tone to which the effect is applied
Chapter 1 Performance
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
Touch <Surround> to display the Surround screen.
2.
Press the [Option] button.
3.
4.
Touch to display the following screens.
fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60
5.
Touch the icon to select the value.
Chapter 1
Parameter
Part
When you press the [Exit] button, you return to the Surround screen.
6.
Display Explanation
The effect is applied to all tones played with the
All Parts
Layer Part
keyboard (the lower tone, upper tone, and layer
tone).
The effect is applied only to the layer part.
When not using a layer performance (p. 31), the
Advanced 3D effect is not applied to the keyboard
performance, even if <Keyboard> on the Surround
Option screen is set to On.
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Making Detailed Settings for Advanced 3D
Press the [Surround/Reverb] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
Touch <Surround> to display the Surround screen.
2.
Chapter 1
Press the [Option] button.
3.
4.
Touch to display the following screens.
fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60
5.
Touch for the parameter being set to select the value.
Parameter
Mode
Depth
Width
You can also change the value with the dial.
6.
When you press the [Exit] button, you return to the Surround screen.
Display Explanation
This selects settings that are adjusted for use with
Auto
Speaker
Headphone
1–4
1–128
headphones when headphones are connected.
When no headphones are connected, settings
adjusted for speakers are selected.
Settings adjusted for listening to sounds through
speakers are selected.
Settings adjusted for listening to sounds through
headphones are selected.
Changes the apparent depth of the sound. The
effect is applied more as the value is increased.
Changes the breadth of the sound.
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Adding Liveliness to the Sound
Chapter 1 Performance
(Dynamic Emphasis)
You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.
fig.panel2-8
1
Press the [Sound Control] button, to display the “Dynamic Emphasis
screen.”
The Dynamic Emphasis function is switched on, enlivening the sound.
fig.d-adv3dopt.eps_60
Chapter 1
2
Touch the Type icon to select the type.
Indicator
Sharp
Clear
Power
Cancelling the Dynamics Emphasis
3
Press the [Sound Control] button once more, and the indicator light goes
out.
Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.
Produces a sound with chords in the low registers that are
clear and distinct.
Creates a sound with boosted bass.
Description
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Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality (Equalizer)
The KR features a built-in, five-band digital equalizer.
Chapter 1
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.
1
Press the [Sound Control] button, to display the “Dynamic Emphasis
screen.”
Touch <Equalizer>.
2.
The “Equalizer screen” appears.
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3.
Touch the Type icon to make your selection.
Display Explanation
Piano
Power
Mild
Clear
Bright
Flat
User
The optimal settings for piano performance are selected.
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. 45).
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Touch the slider to make adjustment.
4.
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Displayed
Low -60–0–+60
–
Mid
–
High
Master Level
You can also move the slider with the dial.
When you press the [Exit] button, the equalization is placed in effect, and you return
to the previous screen.
Cancelling the Effect
Settings
Value
-60–0–+60
-60–0–+60
-60–0–+60
-60–0–+60
-60–0–+60
Explanation
Low-frequency range. This is the range of
frequencies 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.
Midrange. This is the range of frequencies where
most instrument sounds are concentrated.
Mid-high-frequency range. The ear is most
sensitive to this frequency range.
High-frequency range. These frequencies add
brilliance to the sound.
You can temper the distortion in the sound by
lowering the level. Raising the level too much may
cause the sound to become distorted.
Chapter 1
Touch <Flat>.
5.
❍
Storing the Settings
You can store adjusted equalizer settings to <User>.
Even after editing the settings, you can touch <User> to call up your preferred
settings.
Press the [Sound Control] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
2.
Touch <Equalizer>.
The “Equalizer screen” appears.
Adjust the equalizer.
3.
Touch <Write>.
4.
The settings are stored.
Even after editing the settings, you can touch <User> to select the stored settings.
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Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)
Chapter 1
1.
2.
Applying Effects to the Sound
You can apply a wide range of different effects to the notes you play on the
keyboard.
First, press the Tone button to select a Tone (p. 28).
The “Tone selection screen” appears.
Then, touch <Effects>.
The “Effects screen” appears.
fig.d-effects.eps_60
For more on the effect types,
refer to the “Effects List” (p.
209).
Touch <ON>.
3.
The effect selected with <Type> will be applied.
Selecting the Type of Effect
4.
Touch <Type> to select the type of effect.
Setting the Effect
The parameters that can be set change according to the type selected in Step 4.
5.
Touch for the parameter being set to select the value.
You can also move the slider with the dial.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Tone selection screen.
Cancelling the Effect
6.
On the Effects screen, touch <OFF>.
NOTE
You may find effects not being
applied to certain parts when
different effects are applied to
the upper tone, layer tone, and
lower tone. In such instances,
you can select which effect is
to have priority (p. 179).
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Adding Effects to Mic Vocals
Chapter 1 Performance
(Vocal Effect)
With a microphone connected, you can add effects to the microphone vocals.
Adding effects to the vocals is referred to as “Vocal Effect.”
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How to select Vocal Effect
fig.panel1-5
Press the [Vocal Effects] button.
1.
The “Vocal Effects screen” appears.
fig.d-vocalsfx.eps_60
Chapter 1
For details on connecting a
microphone, refer to
“Connecting a Microphone”
(p. 23).
2.
Touch any one of the icons.
Icon
Echo
Transformer
Harmonist
Vocal Count In
Vocal Keyboard
Music Files
When you press the [Exit] button, the effect is applied and you return to
3.
Adjusts the microphone echo. p. 48
Alters the microphone vocals.
Adds harmonies to the original voice.
Allows you to start songs and Automatic
Accompaniment using your own tempo.
Allows you to produce sounds conforming to the
vocal scale.
You can play a specific part as harmony while
playing back a song.
Explanation Page
the previous screen.
p. 48
p. 49
p. 50
p. 51
p. 52
If your KR features a built-in
CD drive, you can play back
the included CD and add vocal
effects to vocal parts on CDs.
You can adjust the microphone
volume with the Mic Volume
knob on the (left) underside of
the KR.
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Cancelling the Vocal Effect
Press the [Vocal Effects] button and watch the indicator light go out.
4.
The Vocal Effect function is cancelled.
Chapter 1
❍
Adjusting the Echo (Echo)
1.
Touch <Echo> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
fig.d-vo-echo.eps_60
2.
Touch the Echo Type <1> or <2> to change the echo type.
Displayed
1
2
3.
Touch the bar graph to adjust the amount of echo applied to the vocal.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Vocal Effects screen.
Altering Vocals (Transformer)
❍
You can modify the way your voice sounds through the microphone. This is called
the “Voice Transformer” function.
1.
Touch <Transformer> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
fig.d-vo-trans.eps_60
Adds basic reverberations.
Adds reverberations for a karaoke-type echo.
Explanation
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Touch any one of the icons.
2.
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Here’s what the different icons do.
Display
Kids
Bear
Robot
Duck
Alien
Computer
Female
Male
3.
Sing through the microphone.
Your voice is transformed according to the item you selected.
Cancelling the Effect
Once again, touch the icon you selected in Step 2.
4.
The Voice Transformer effect is eliminated.
Transforms the input into the sound of a child’s voice.
Transforms the input sound into the voice of a large animal.
Transforms the input into the sound of a robot’s voice.
Transforms the input into a duck’s quacking sound.
Transforms the input into an alien voice.
Transforms the input into a voice like that from a computer.
Transforms male voices into female voices.
Transforms female voices into male voices.
Explanation
Chapter 1
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Vocal Effects screen.
Adding Harmonies (Harmonist)
❍
You can sing with a harmony accompaniment, even when you’re playing solo. This
is called the “Harmonist” function.
Touch <Harmonist> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
1.
Touch to switch the screen.
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Touch any one of the icons.
2.
Here’s what the different icons do.
Chapter 1
Display
Unison
Oct-Up
Oct-Down
5th Up
3rd Up
4th Down
My Voice
Duo 1
Duo 2
Variety
Trio
Chords
Explanation
Sounds like two people singing the same melody.
Adds another voice one octave higher than the original.
Adds another voice one octave lower than the original.
Adds harmony a fifth above the original.
Adds harmony a third above the original.
Adds harmony a major fourth below the original.
The melody played on the keyboard is played as the harmony.
The harmony is added to your voice regardless of the pitch.
The added harmony matches the chords specified on the
keyboard. Adding harmony to a single voice gives the effect of
two people singing together.
The melody played on the keyboard is played as the harmony.
The harmony added is matched to the pitch; for example, higher
pitches are used for female voices, lower pitches for male voices.
The added harmony matches the chords specified on the
keyboard. This adds a two-voice harmony that makes it seem that
a trio is singing.
The added harmony matches the chords specified on the
keyboard.
You can change the way harmonies are added with the Melody
Intelligence type (p. 70).
Cancelling the Effect
3.
Touch the Harmonist type you selected in Step 2 again.
The Harmonist function is cancelled.
Press the [Exit] button to go back to the Vocal Effects screen.
❍
Enabling the Start of Songs and Automatic Accompaniment with the
Sound of Your Voice (Vocal Count In)
You can start songs and the Automatic Accompaniment by counting into the
microphone.
1.
Touch <Vocal Count In> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
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Touch <Arranger> or <Song>.
2.
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Display
Arranger
Song
3.
Count to four (“One, two, three, four”) into the microphone.
Count out the number of beats per measure in the time signature of the selected song
or Music Style.
For example, if you select a time signature of 4/4, then count to four; count to three
when 3/4 time is selected.
The tempo is automatically set according to the interval between the counts as you
speak into the microphone, and the song or Arranger begins.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Vocal Effects screen.
Playing Instrument Sounds at Vocal Pitches (Vocal Keyboard)
❍
You can have melodies sung into the microphone played with the KR’s internal
Tones.
1.
Touch <Vocal Keyboard> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
fig.d-vo-key.eps_60
Automatic Accompaniment starts at the tempo used for the count.
The song starts at the tempo used for the count.
Explanation
Chapter 1
If the <OFF> icon is selected, touch the <ON> icon.
2.
Touch any of the icons to select a Tone.
3.
You can also select the Tone by pressing the Tone button.
When you sing into the microphone, the sung pitches are played using the selected
Tone.
Cancelling the Effect
Touch <OFF>.
4.
The Vocal Keyboard function is cancelled.
Press the [Exit] button to go back to the Vocal Effects screen.
When you play the keys while
using Vocal Keyboard, the
tone selected for Vocal
Keyboard is played.
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Adding Harmonies to a Specified Part (Music Files)
When you sing while playing back a specified part from song data, harmony is
added based on pitches of the specified part.
1.
Chapter 1
Select the song to which you want to add harmony.
To select a song stored in external memory, connect the external memory to the
external memory port.
Touch <Music Files> in Step 2 of “How to select Vocal Effect” (p. 47).
2.
fig.d-vo-music.eps_60
Touch the icon for the part to which you want to add harmony.
3.
When you play back the song and sing into the microphone, harmonies are added
using the pitches of the specified part.
Touch <Variety>.
4.
When <Variety> is ON, the melody played on the keyboard is played as the
harmony. The harmony added is matched to the pitch.
Cancelling the Effect
Touch the icon you selected in Step 3 again.
5.
The Music Files function is cancelled.
Press the [Exit] button to go back to the Vocal Effects screen.
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On the KR, lyrics can also be
shown on an external display.
Refer to “Connecting an
External Display” (p. 185) and
“Changing the Settings for
Showing Images with the
External Display and the
Television (External Display)”
(p. 186).
You can stop lyrics from being
displayed. Refer to “Hiding
the Lyrics (Lyrics)” (p. 182).
Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files
Chapter 1 Performance
Connect a microphone.
1.
Adjust the volume level and the amount of echo applied.
2.
On the KR, use the Vocal Effect function to adjust the echo (p. 48).
You can also enjoy this effect with the Voice Transformer function (p. 48) and
Harmonist function (p. 49).
Select a song.
3.
To select a song stored in external memory, connect the external memory to the
external memory port. For instructions on how to select songs, refer to “Playing a
Song” (p. 75).
Adjust the tempo as required with the Tempo [-] [+] buttons.
4.
5.
If necessary, change the key of the song (Transpose: p. 102).
When you press the [ (Play/Stop)] button, the accompaniment starts playing.
Sing along with the accompaniment.
When you play back a Music File with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.
Commercial music files
designed for “karaoke” sing-
along are also available.
Consult your KR dealer when
purchasing music files. Refer
to “Music Files That the KR
Can Use” (p. 217).
Chapter 1
6.
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button to stop the accompaniment.
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Chapter 1 Performance
Using the Metronome
The KR features a built-in metronome. During playback of the song and
accompaniment, the metronome plays at that tempo and beat.
Chapter 1
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1.
fig.panel1-6
Using the Metronome
Press the [Metronome] button and watch the indicator light up.
You will hear the metronome.
The following “Metronome screen” appears.
fig.d-metro.eps_60
You can press the [Exit] button to have the metronome continue to play while you
return to the previous screen.
Stopping the Metronome
Press the [Metronome] button once more, and the indicator light goes
2.
out.
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Changing the Metronome Settings
Chapter 1 Performance
Adjusting the Tempo
❍
You can adjust the tempo of the metronome. The tempo and beat of the metronome
changes automatically if you use an Automatic Accompaniment or play back a song.
1.
Press the Tempo [-] or [+] buttons to adjust a tempo.
You can adjust the metronome tempo over a range of = 10–500.
Pressing the Tempo [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected song
accompaniment to the basic tempo.
❍
Changing the Beat of the Metronome
On the Metronome screen, touch <Beat>.
1.
Select the beat with the dial.
2.
Changing the Volume
❍
The volume of the metronome can be adjusted to ten different levels.
Chapter 1
When is selected,
only the upbeat will sound.
1.
On the Metronome screen, touch <Volume>.
2.
Select the volume with the dial.
Choosing sets the volume to the lowest level, and choosing sets
it to the highest level.
Choose to silence the metronome sound.
Changing the Type of Sound
❍
You can change the sound the metronome makes.
The setting is at “Normal metronome sound” when the KR is powered up.
On the Metronome screen, touch <Sound>.
1.
Select the sound with the dial.
2.
Displayed
Normal metronome
sound
Explanation Displayed Explanation
Electronic metronome
sound
“1, 2, 3” in Japanese “1, 2, 3” in English
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Chapter 1
❍
1.
2.
Displayed
Changing How the Metronome Beat (Pattern) Sounds
You can set the Metronome to play at even smaller intervals.
On the Metronome screen, touch <Pattern>.
Select the pattern with the dial.
Displayed
Explanation Displayed Explanation
Dog and cat sounds
Triangle and castanet Hand clap
Explanation Displayed Explanation
Usual sound
Half-note intervals
Quarter-note intervals
Wood block
Dotted half-note intervals
Dotted quarter-note
intervals
Dotted eighth-note
intervals
Eighth-note intervals Sixteenth-note intervals
Single back beat added Triplet rhythm added
Shuffle rhythm added
❍
Turning Off the Beat Light (Beat Indicator)
The beat light flashes in time with the metronome, accompaniment Styles, and song
tempos, but you can set it so that it stays off at all times.
1.
Touch <Beat LED> in the Metronome screen.
2.
Select ON/OFF (Beat Indicator off) with the dial.
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Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment
Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment
What is Automatic Accompaniment?
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button for Automatic Accompaniment’s
optimum settings. Automatic Accompaniment is a function that provides you with
accompaniment in a variety of musical genres, just by specifying chords in the left
hand. Automatic Accompaniment lets you play with an orchestra, even when
performing alone!
What Are Music Styles?
Accompaniment patterns in various musical genres are called “Music Styles.”
There are many different kinds of music around the world, and each has its own
unique features. What gives jazz or classical music their unmistakable sounds are a
unique combination of elements like instrumentation, melody, and phrasing, which
interact to create the musical character.
Elements of Music Styles
A Music Style consists of a set of six sections called “divisions.”
Division
Intro
Original
Variation
Fill In To Original
Fill In To
Variation
Ending
Played at the start of a song.
The basic accompaniment pattern.
This is a variation on the Original accompaniment pattern.
This is a one-measure phrase inserted at a point where the
mood changes and the accompaniment returns to the original.
This is a one-measure phrase inserted at a point where the
mood changes and the accompaniment moves ahead to the
variation.
The conclusion of a song.
Explanation
For instructions on playing the
Automatic Accompaniment,
refer to “Selecting Music Styles
(Music Style Buttons)” (p. 61).
Chapter 2
In addition, the accompaniment Styles are composed of up to a maximum of eight
performance parts: “Rhythm,” “Bass,” “Accompaniment 1,” “Accompaniment 2,”
“Accompaniment 3,” “Accompaniment 4,” “Accompaniment 5,” and
“Accompaniment 6.”
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Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment
Normally, when you change a
Music Style, the tempo and
tone change to selections that
go well with the selected
Music Style. If you do not want
to change the tempo and tone,
refer to “Changing Music
Styles Without Changing the
Tone or Tempo (One Touch
Setting)” (p. 162).
Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)
Here’s how to create the settings for Automatic Accompaniment.
fig.panel2-1
Chapter 2
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
1.
The Basic screen like the one shown below appears.
fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60
< > appears in the Piano
screen or Basic screen when
headphones are connected.
You can add three-
dimensional breadth to the
sound from the headphones
(p. 39).
Observe the settings:
• The keyboard is split into left- and right-hand parts, with accompaniment
chords specified for the left-hand side of the keyboard.
• A tone appropriate for the selected Music Style is chosen.
• The tempo and beat for the selected Music Style is set.
2.
Play a chord on the Lower-part of keyboard.
The accompaniment begins, starting from the intro.
Play chords with the left hand, and the melody with the right.
When you change chords in the left hand, the accompaniment also changes.
fig.arr-split.e
58
Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
3.
After the ending plays, the accompaniment stops.
Split Point ( )
The range specifyed a chord
For instructions on selecting
Music Styles, refer to
“Selecting Music Styles (Music
Style Buttons)” (p. 61).
F 3
For instructions on starting
and stopping the
accompaniment, refer to
“Starting and Stopping the
Accompaniment” (p. 65).
You can change the range in
which chords are played.
Please refer to “Changing the
Keyboard’s Split Point (Split
Point)” (p. 162).
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Normally, settings used for the
Chord Intelligence function are
selected, but there may be
settings that are not used. You
can also change the rules
governing how chords are
played. For more information,
see “Changing How Chords
Are Played and Specified
(Arranger Config)” (p. 162).
About Chords
A chord is produced when several notes are played simultaneously. Chords are
indicated by the pitch of the fundamental note of the chord (the root) and the chord
type, which is determined by the other notes of the chord.
For example, the C m chord is expressed in terms of the root note “C” and the chord
type “m” (minor). C m is made up of the three notes “C,” “E ” and “G.”
“C m” is indicated as the chord name on the Basic screen.
fig.chord.e
C
m
Chord Type
Root Note
All chord roots are indicated as a letter, sometimes with or added, and
correspond to the notes shown below.
fig.chord-root.e
Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment
Chapter 2
E
CG
Root Note
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Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)
“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that chooses the accompaniment chords the
moment you play a key.
To play a “C” chord, for example, you normally have to play the three keys C, E, and
G. But with Chord Intelligence, you only have to press the C key to start a “C” chord
accompaniment.
fig.chord-intel.e
• Intelligence 1
Major
Ex:
C
Seventh
C 7
Ex:
Major Seventh
C maj 7
Ex:
Play the chord root.
Play the root and
the second key below it.
Play the root and
the first key below it.
Minor
C m
Ex:
Minor Seventh
C m7
Ex:
Diminished
Ex:
C dim
Play the root and
the third key above it.
For more information about
chord fingering, refer to the
“Chord List” (p. 212).
Play the root,
the third key above it, and
the second key below it.
Play the root and
the sixth key above it.
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Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)
Whenever you are not sure how a certain chord is fingered, you can display the notes
of the chord on the screen.
On the Basic screen, touch < >.
1.
fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60
Chapter 2
Touch the root of the chord you want to learn about.
2.
The chord fingering appears on screen.
fig.d-crdfind.eps_60
For example, if you wanted to see the fingering for a C# chord, you would touch
<C>, then touch <#>.
Press the [Exit] button to go back to the Basic screen.
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Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)
You can select a variety of different Music Styles by pressing the Music Style buttons.
Four different preset styles are assigned to the Music Style.
fig.panel2-2
1.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
2.
Press one of the Music Style buttons to select the Music Style group.
Watch the indicator button light up.
Five of the Music Styles included in that group are displayed on the screen.
fig.d-stylesel.eps_60
Chapter 2
For more on the Music Style
names, refer to the “Music
Style List (KR117)” (p. 210).
This screen is called the “Style Selection screen.”
Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and
display other styles.
Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.
You can touch <Search> to find Styles that match the selected criteria (p. 62).
Touch a Music Style name to select the Music Style.
3.
You can use the dial to automatically switch pages and select Styles.
4.
Touch Preset <A>, <B>, <C>, or <D> in the lower part of the screen.
When the Music Style is selected, Preset A is selected.
When any of the Presets from <A> through <D> are selected, the Music Style tempo,
Upper Tone, Style Orchestrator settings (p. 69) and other settings change.
Press the [Exit] button.
5.
The display returns to the Basic screen.
When you play a chord in the left-hand part of the keyboard, the selected Music Style
is automatic.
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In a condition search, the KR
looks for Music Styles
satisfying all of the selected
search criteria.
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Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search)
You can search for Music Styles that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or
other criteria you set.
You can also search Music Styles using the first character of the Style names.
1.
Press one of the Music Style buttons.
2.
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Touch <Search>.
The following “Style Search screen” appears.
fig.d-stylsrch1.eps_60
Condition Search screen Name Search screen
Only the KR’s internal Music
Styles are searchable.
Searching by Conditions
❍
3.
Touch the parameter you want to set, then use the dial to select the search
conditions.
Touch <Search>.
4.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch a Music Style name to select a Music Style.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Style Search screen.
❍
Searching by Music Style Name
Touch <By Name>.
3.
Touch <By Key> to return to the Condition Search screen.
4.
Decide which character you’ll use for the search.
The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in
succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group
(“A”→”B”→”C”...).
Touch <A-0> to toggle between alphabets and numerals.
Touch here to switch these screens.
5.
Touch <Search>.
The search results appear on the display.
Touch a Music Style name to select a Music Style.
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Press the [Exit] button several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous
screen.
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Selecting Music Styles on External Memories
You can play other User Styles saved to external memories (sold separately) or User
memory (p. 158).
fig.panel2-3
1.
Press the Music Style [User] button.
fig.d-styldisk.eps_60
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Touch <User> in the lower left of the screen.
2.
When you touch <User> on the lower part of the screen, the screen for selecting user
memory or external memory Styles appears.
Touching <Preset> in the lower left of this screen returns you to the screen for
selecting the “Trad/World” accompaniment Styles.
3.
Touch < > < > to select the storage media to which the
accompaniment Style is saved.
The names of the accompaniment styles stored on the selected storage media are
displayed.
Select a Music Style, and touch the Music Style name.
4.
5.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
You can now perform in the selected Music Style.
Music Styles selected from external memories are stored until the power is turned
off. Even after ejecting the external memory, by pressing the Music Style [User]
button, you can perform using the most recently selected Music Style.
You can save multiple user
Styles to user memory. Take a
look at “Saving a User Style”
(p. 158).
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Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns
You can also play only the rhythm patterns of Music Styles.
fig.panel2-4
Chapter 2
Select a Music Style (p. 61).
1.
Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.
2.
The performance is set so that only the rhythm patterns are played.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
3.
The Rhythm part of accompaniment begins, starting from the Intro.
Just as with regular Automatic Accompaniment, you can add intros and endings by
pressing the [Intro/Ending] button, and make changes to the rhythm patterns with
the Fill In button (p. 68).
Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo
fig.panel2-5
NOTE
Some Music Styles do not
include rhythm patterns.
When you select these Style
patterns, no rhythm patterns
are played, even when you
play on the left side of the
keyboard.
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When the Basic screen is displayed, you can use the Tempo [-] [+] buttons or the dial
to change the tempo.
The tempo is indicated on the upper left of the screen.
fig.d-arrbasic.eps_60
Pressing the Tempo [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected Music Style
or song to the basic tempo.
You can change the tempo of Automatic Accompaniment even while the
accompaniment is playing.
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Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment
Pressing the One Touch Program [Arranger] button activates Sync Start for the
accompaniment (which starts the accompaniment simultaneously when you play on
the lower section of the keyboard), and automatically sets an appropriate intro for
the accompaniment. You can also change the way the accompaniment starts and
stops.
fig.panel2-6
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Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You Play the Keyboard (Sync Start)
Chapter 2
1.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously,
causing the indicators of both buttons to flash.
The Sync Start settings go into effect.
2.
Play a chord on the lower-part of keyboard.
As you play the keys, the intro and accompaniment begins simultaneously.
❍
Changing the Intro
When set for Sync Start (the indicators of both the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/
Stop] button are flashing), you can use the following procedure to change the intro,
or prevent the intro from playing.
Starting without an Intro
Press the [Intro/Ending] button and watch the indicator go out.
Now when you play a chord with the keyboard, the accompaniment starts without
the intro.
To Start with a Short Intro Added
Touch <Arranger> in the Basic screen to open the arranger screen.
Touch the Intro <2>.
fig.d-intro2.eps_60
Sync Start is set immediately
after the One Touch Program
[Arranger] button is pressed.
Now when you specify a chord with the keyboard, a short intro is played, and the
accompaniment starts.
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Starting at the Press of a Button
1.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button simultaneously,
and the indicators lights go out.
The Sync Start function is cancelled.
2.
Play a chord on the lower part of keyboard.
Choose the chord to be played when the accompaniment begins playing.
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Press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button.
3.
When you press the [Intro/Ending] button, the intro plays, and the accompaniment
starts. When you press the [Start/Stop] button, the accompaniment starts without
the intro.
When you touch Intro <2> on the Basic screen, a short intro plays.
Chord Tones and Bass Tones
When you play the keys in the left-hand side of the keyboard while the [Start/Stop]
button’s indicator is not lit, chords play. This note is called the “Chord Tone,” and
the root of the chord being played at the same time is called the “Bass Tone.”
You can change the sound of
the chord tone and bass tone.
Take a look at “Changing How
Chords Are Played and
Specified (Arranger Config)”
(p. 162).
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Stopping Automatic Accompaniment
❍
Stopping with an Added Ending
1.
Press the [Intro/Ending] button.
An ending plays and the Automatic Accompaniment stops.
❍
Stopping at the Same Time the Button is Pressed
Press the [Start/Stop] button.
1.
The Automatic Accompaniment stops as soon as you press the button.
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Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro (Countdown)
If an intro plays before your performance, you can have a count-in sound played to
the end of the intro, helping you hear when to start playing.
fig.countdown.e
Ex: 4/4
Intro
1234
1.
Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.
The following “Count screen” appears.
fig.d-cntdwn.eps_60
When the Intro has finished playing,
the accompaniment plays.
Count Sound
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Touch <Count Mode> to set this to “Count Down” or “Count
2.
In/Down.”
When you press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button, the performance starts,
and the countdown sound plays at the end of the intro.
Cancelling the Countdown
❍
Press the [Count/Marker] button and the indicator light goes out.
3.
When set to “Count In/
Down,” a count sound is
added before playback of the
song begins.
For more about settings on the
Countdown screen, refer to
“Changing the Settings for the
Count” (p. 164).
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Modifying an Accompaniment
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When you use Automatic Accompaniment, you can easily add Fill Ins to the
accompaniment patterns, change arrangements, and make other changes.
Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons)
There are two accompaniment patterns: the Original, and a Variation. In addition, a
fill-in (or short phrase) is added at the points where the accompaniment patterns
change, which adds more interest to the song. It can be effective to use the simpler
original pattern for the first half of the song, and the variation pattern for the second
half.
What’s a “Fill In”?
A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.”
The KR automatically plays the appropriate phrase for the selected Music Style.
fig.panel2-7
You can add variation to the
Automatic Accompaniment by
assigning different functions to
the Performance Pads and
pedals. For more information,
see “Assigning Functions to
Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User
Functions)” (p. 167).
Press the Fill In [To Variation] button and watch the indicator light up.
The instrument is set so that the variation performance pattern is played.
Press the Fill In [To Original] button and watch the indicator light up.
The instrument is set so that the original performance pattern is played.
Pressing these buttons during a performance inserts a one-bar fill-in at the
appropriate place and time.
Adding a Fill-in without Changing the Accompaniment Pattern
You can play only the fill-in, without changing the accompaniment pattern.
Press the lit [To Original] or [To Variation] Fill In button during the performance.
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Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the Screen
You can change accompaniment patterns in intros, fill-ins, endings, and so on by
touching the screen. This lets you enjoy even more advanced performances.
Press the One Touch [Arranger] button.
1.
The Arranger basic screen is displayed.
2.
Touch <Arranger>.
The following screen appears.
fig.d-cntdwn.eps_60
Touch the screen to change the accompaniment pattern.
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Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles (Style Orchestrator)
You can change the arrangement of an accompaniment. This function is called “Style
Orchestrator.” Each Music Style has three different accompaniment arrangements.
fig.panel2-8
Chapter 2
For more information about
leading bass, refer to p. 168.
Press the [Style Orchestrator] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
The instrument is set to allow you to change the arrangement with the Performance Pads.
2.
Press Performance Pad [1]–[3] to change the arrangement for the
accompaniment.
Watch the indicator of the button you pressed light up.
.
Button
1 (Basic)
2 (Advanced)
3 (Full)
This is the simplest arrangement.
This is a more involved arrangement.
This is the most elavorate arrangement.
Explanation
When you press the [User
Function] buttons, the [Style
Orchestrator] button’s
indicator goes out, and the
function of the Performance
Pads changes. For details refer
to p. 94 and p. 167.
When simple Music Styles are
selected, there may be no
change in the arrangement
even when you use the Style
Orchestrator function.
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Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part (Melody Intelligence)
You can add harmony to the notes you play on the keyboard.
While an Automatic Accompaniment is playing, the matching harmony is
automatically added to the notes you are playing with the right hand. This function
is called “Melody Intelligence.”
fig.panel2-10
Chapter 2
1.
Press the [Melody Intelligence] button and watch the indicator light up.
When you play something on the right-hand section of the keyboard, harmony is
added.
The following “Melody Intelligence screen” appears.
fig.d-melointel.eps_60
Select and touch a harmony type.
2.
Then when you play a melody on the keyboard, a harmony style is automatically
added.
When you press the [Exit] button, you’re returned to the previous screen, while the
Melody Intelligence function remains selected.
3.
Press the [Melody Intelligence] button once more and the indicator light
goes out.
With some harmonies, Tones
may change automatically.
Also, when you play several
keys at the same time, in some
cases harmony may be added
to one note.
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The Melody Intelligence function is cancelled.
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Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance (Lower Tone)
Normally, when using Automatic Accompaniment in a performance, sounds are not
produced by playing the left-hand part of the keyboard. When you touch the
<Lower 1> or <Lower 2> icon, you can have Tones from the left side of the keyboard
play simultaneously with the Automatic Accompaniment.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
1.
This sets the Automatic Accompaniment.
2.
On the Basic screen, touch <Lower 1>.
Now when you play a chord in the left-hand keyboard area, the notes you play will
sound, and the accompaniment chord changes.
In the same manner, you can play the lower tone by touching <Lower 2>.
By touching both <Lower 1> and <Lower 2>, you can get a Layer performance for
the left-hand.
fig.d-lower.eps_60
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Stopping the Sound in the Left-hand
3.
Touch <Lower 1>.
The <Lower 1> icon returns to the original color.
To have <Lower 2> play as well, also touch <Lower 2>.
The lower Tones stop playing.
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Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added (Piano Style Arranger)
Usually with Automatic Accompaniment, you play chords on the left-hand side of
the keyboard and the melody on the right-hand side. Chords can also be recognized
over the entire keyboard, allowing you to perform using Automatic Accompaniment
without splitting the keyboard. This function is called “Piano Style Arranger.”
This makes it possible to add an accompaniment automatically as you play a song
Chapter 2
by playing chords in the ordinary way, without giving any thought to the location
of a keyboard split.
Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.
1.
Touch <Split> to turn the Split function off.
2.
fig.d-pianist.eps_60
3.
Select a Music Style (p. 61).
4.
Play the keyboard.
The accompaniment starts when you play a chord anywhere on the keyboard.
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Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance)
You can adjust the volume balance between the accompaniment and the keyboard,
and the volume balance for each of the parts in a Music Style.
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Changing the Volume Balance Between the Accompaniment and the Keyboard (Balance Knob)
You can change the volume balance between a song and accompaniment and the
notes you play on the keyboard.
Adjust the volume balance with the Balance knob.
1.
fig.volbal.e
Chapter 2
NOTE
When this knob is turned
completely to the
Accompaniment side, no
sounds from the keyboard are
audible, even when the keys
are pressed. You can usually
leave the knob at the center
position.
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Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part (Part Balance)
You can adjust the volume of each performance part in a Music Style, and the
balance between parts when playing multiple Tones on the keyboard.
fig.panel2-11
Press the [Part Balance] button and watch the indicator light up.
1.
The following “Part Balance screen” appears.
fig.d-partbal2.eps_60
Switch the screens
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Switch the screens
The volume balance between the performance parts in the Music Style is indicated.
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Display
Rhythm
Bass
Accomp1
Accomp2
Accomp3
Accomp4
Accomp5
Accomp6
Chord Tone
Bass Tone
WAV
CD
(Only with models
featuring CD Drive)
When you touch <Keyboard>, a screen like the following appears.
fig.d-partbal1.eps_60
Music Style Rhythm Part
Music Style Bass Part
Accompaniment 1–6
Chord Tone (p. 66)
Bass Tone (p. 66)
Audio File
Audio CD
Performance part
This shows the volume balance between the keyboard’s Tones when either layer
performance (p. 31) or split performance (p. 32) are used, or the volume balance
when using the keyboard to play percussion instruments or sound effects (p. 29).
Displayed
Drm/SFX
Upper
Lower 1
Lower 2
Layer 1
Layer 2
When you touch <Accomp>, you return to the screen for setting the accompaniment
Style volume balance.
Percussion instruments or sound effects played with the keys
Upper Tone
Lower Tone 1
Lower Tone 2
Layer Tone 1
Layer Tone 2
Tone Part
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Playing a Song
Now, let’s try practicing while playing back internal songs, commercial music files,
and songs saved to external memories.
You can use rewind or fast-forward to go to any desired measure, and play back
from that point.
You can also play audio files (p. 80).
fig.panel3-1
Selecting the Song
When playing back songs on optional external memory, first connect the external
memory to the external memory port.
Chapter 3
Record/Playback buttons
1.
Press the [Song] button.
The following “Song Selection screen” appears.
fig.d-songsel.eps_60
Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and
display other songs.
Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.
: The fingering is included in the notation.
: The chords are indicated in the notation.
: You can display song lyrics.
: For audio files.
About Random Performances
When “Favorites” is selected as
the genre, songs registered in
“Favorites” are played back in
random order.
When “External Memory” is
selected as the genre, the songs
in the folder appearing on the
screen are played back in
random order.
When you touch < >, songs selected from all of the internal songs are played in
random order.
When you touch < >, all of the songs in the genre you have selected are played
in order, starting from the selected song. When the last song is finished, playback
resumes from the first song in the genre.
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NOTE
When you select a song, the
measure number in the Basic
screen is highlighted. The
performance data is being
loaded while the indication is
highlighted; please wait a few
moments for this to be
completed.
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2.
3.
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Playing back
4.
Stopping the Song
5.
< >: The selected song is played back. This changes to < > while the song
is played back; playback stops when you touch < >.
By touching <File>, you can then view information about the song (p. 182) and save
songs to external memory (p. 116).
Touch < >< > to select the song genre.
Touch the name of the song to be played back.
You use and the dial to select songs.
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
The button indicator lights up, and playback of the song begins.
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button once again.
The button indicator light goes out, and the song stops.
When the song is finished, playback stops automatically.
Press the [ (Reset)] button to return to the beginning of the song.
If there is recorded song data,
the “Delete song” screen
appears.
If it’s okay to delete the song,
touch <OK>. If you do not
want to delete the song, touch
<Cancel>, and either save the
song to a external memory (p.
116) or register the song to the
Favorites (p. 82).
Record/Playback Buttons
fig.composer.e
Track buttons (Rhythm, Whole, Bass/Accomp, Lower, Upper):
Each performance part of the song being played back is assigned to a track button. Use these
buttons to select the performance parts that are muted or played. For more detailed
information, refer to p. 97.
[ (Reset)] button: Returns to the beginning of the song.
[ (Play/Stop)] button:
Plays back the song, or if the song is currently being played, it stops the song.
[ (Rec)] button: Records the performance. For more detailed information, refer to p. 104.
[ (Bwd)] button: Moves back the playback position of the song one measure each time
the button is pressed. Moves back the playback position of the song one second each when an
audio file is being played back. When held down, the song “rewinds” continuously.
[ (Fwd)] button: Advances the playback position of the song one measure each time the
button is pressed. Advances the playback position of the song one second each when an audio
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file is being played back. When held down, the song is forwarded continuously.
Holding down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and pressing the [ (Fwd)] button moves
you to the end of the song.
NOTE
When using markers to specify
a section to be repeated (p.
101), you can rewind and fast
forward only within the range
etween Marker A and
Marker B.
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Listening to Songs on CDs
Equipped with CD Drive)
Cautions
Handling CDs
• Do not leave discs exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Handle CDs with your finger and thumb, holding the disc by the center hole and
outer rim. Do not touch or scratch the disc’s recording surface (the green side).
• Do not drop or stack discs.
• Do not place heavy objects on discs or subject them to strong impact.
• Do not affix stickers or other such materials on the label side. Placing stickers on
the disc may result in errors when data writing and scratch the disc.
• Use a felt-tip marker or other soft-tipped implement to write titles and other
information on the label side of discs.
• Store discs in their original cases or other suitable cases for protection.
• Before using the CD, please read the warning on the CD cover.
Cleaning Discs
• If a disc becomes dusty or soiled, gently wipe the disc with a soft cloth. Always
wipe outwards from the center using light, gentle strokes. Do not wipe the disk
in a circular pattern.
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(Only for Instrument
Chapter 3
Precautions Concerning Use of the CD
• CD-R/RW discs to which audio tracks have been added, and CDs with mixed
audio tracks and data will not play back properly.
• The KR 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.
• The prescribed format for CD-R/RW discs is “ISO9660 Level 1 Mode 1.”
• You may be unable to read using other formats.
CDs That Can Be Played Back
• Commercially available audio CDs
• CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files
• CD included with the KR
• Player piano CDs
• CDs created with the A/V Sync function (p. 122)
NOTE
You may not be able to play
ack certain commercially
available player piano CDs.
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If a disc tray does not open
If the power is turned off with the disc still in the drive (such as due to a power
failure), the disc tray cannot be opened by pressing the eject button. In this case, you
can insert a piece of wire to force the tray open.
fig.
Make sure the KR’s power has been turned OFF before attempting to engage the
emergency eject hole. If you insert something while the power is on, the disc could
be damaged, or unexpected problems may occur.
Insert the CD in the CD Drive
Press the eject button and open a disc tray.
1.
fig.
2.
Put a CD on a disc tray.
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3.
Press the eject button again to close the disc tray.
Removing a CD
1.
Press the eject button and open a disc tray.
Disc Tray
Eject Button
2.
Remove the CD from the disc tray.
Emergency Eject Hole
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Playing Back Songs on CDs
When Selecting Songs in Folders
1. Touch the folder name.
2. Touch < (Play)> at the bottom left of the screen.
After a moment, a list of songs in the folder is displayed.
You can also select the folder using the dial or the [ (Bwd)] or [ (Fwd)]
button on the remote; the folder can then be opened by pressing the
[ (PLAY)] button.
3. Touch a song from the list that appears to select the song you want to
play back.
* Depending on the number of songs contained in a folder, this may take some time.
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You can play back the CD included with the KR, CDs with player piano CDs, audio
CDs, and CD-ROMs to which SMF music files are saved.
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1.
Place the CD you want to play in the CD drive.
2.
Touch < >< > to select “CD” as the genre.
If using the remote control, press the remote control’s [EXTERNAL] button, then
select “CD” as the genre.
Press the [ ] button to start playback of the CD’s songs.
3.
The songs on the CD are played.
When the KR is set to play back all songs (p. 75), once the song currently being
played back is finished, the next song starts playing automatically. After all of the
songs on the CD have been played, playback automatically resumes from the
beginning of the CD. When the KR is set to play back a single song (p. 75), playback
stops automatically when the song is finished.
Press the [ ] button once more to stop playback of the songs.
4.
NOTE
If there is any song data
already recorded, a screen
appears asking you to confirm
that the song is to be erased. If
you do not mind erasing the
data, touch <OK>. If you do
not want to erase the data,
touch <Cancel>, and either
save the song data to the
Favorites or to external
memory (p. 116)
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NOTE
If a folder contains 500 or more
files and/or folders, some of
the files and folders may not
e displayed.
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About Audio Files
Audio files in the following format can be played back:
• “.WAV” extension
• 16 bit linear
• Sampling rate of “44.1 kHz”
• Stereo
You cannot use the following functions in playing back audio files.
• Marker (p. 98)
• Displaying notations (p. 87)
• Registering “Favorites” (p. 82)
• Transposing (p. 102)
• Changing tempos (p. 94)
• Track Mute (p. 97)
• Recording (p. 105)
• Search (p. 81)
* Saving or performing other procedures during playback of audio files may
cause the song to stop while it is playing.
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Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)
You can search for songs that match the conditions you set regarding the song tempo
or genre.
You can also search the songs using the first character of the song name.
Press the [Song] button.
1.
Touch < >.
2.
The following “Song Search screen” appears.
fig.d-songsrch1.eps_60
Condition Search screen Name Search screen
Chapter 3 Song Playback
Only the KR’s internal songs
are searchable.
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❍
Searching by Conditions
Touch the parameter you want to set, then use the dial to select the search
3.
conditions.
With <Data>, songs are searched according to data included in the internal songs.
You can use four different criteria in searches: “Lyrics,” “Chords,” “Finger” (fingering
numbers), and “Any.” By selecting a song containing any of this data, then displaying
it in the KR’s notation, you can display information about the selected data.
Touch <Search>.
4.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the song name to select the song.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Song Selection screen.
❍
Searching by Song Name
Touch <By Name>.
3.
Touch <By Key> to return to the Condition Search screen.
Decide which character you will use for the search.
4.
Touch here to switch these screens.
The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in
succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group
(“A”→”B”→”C”...).
Touch <A-0> to toggle between alphabets and numerals.
5.
Touch <Search>.
The search results appear in the display.
Touch the song name to select the song.
Press the [Exit] button several times to return to the previous screen.
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Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)
You can register songs you are currently practicing or enjoy playing to “Favorites,”
allowing you to select these songs easily.
Selecting the Song
1.
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2.
Registering to Favorites
3.
Press the [Song] button.
The Song Selection screen appears (p. 75).
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Touch the song name to select the song to be registered.
Touch <Favorites>.
You can also register songs on
external memory to the
Favorites. For details, refer to
“Copying Songs on External
Memories to Favorites” (p.
120).
A screen like the one shown below appears.
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4.
Touch <OK>.
The selected song is registered to Favorites.
Now you can select the registered song by selecting Favorites for the genre in the
Song Selection screen.
NOTE
You cannot register audio files
and audio CD to the Favorites.
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Removing Songs From Favorites
This deletes registered songs for Favorites.
1.
Touch < > < > in the Song Selection screen to select the
“Favorites” from the genre category.
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Touch the name of the song to be deleted.
2.
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Touch <Delete>.
3.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
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Touch <OK>.
4.
The song is deleted.
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Remote Control
CD Drive
Infrared Receiver
Range of operation
Distance:
4 m (approximately 13 feet)
Angle:
40 degrees to the left and right
of the receiver.
Using the Remote Control
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You can use the included remote control to easily start and stop performances and
switch songs.
How to Use the Remote Control
When using the remote control, aim the remote control at the infrared receiver,
keeping in mind the range of operation (below).
Refer to “Installing Batteries in
the Remote Control” (p. 20).
Precautions Concerning Use of the Remote Control
• The remote control is able to transmit only one operation at a time.
• The remote control may not operate even within the range of operation if there
is an obstacle between it and the main unit.
• Using the remote control near other equipment that uses remote control systems
may result in operational errors.
• The life of the battery depends on the amount and conditions of use. If the
operational range of the remote control decreases, change the batteries.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the
batteries.
• The remote’s response may suffer if the remote’s sensor is situated under
spotlights or exposed to other such strong lighting.
Information from the remote is
not received when Remote
Sensor setting is switched off.
Refer to “Switching ON/OFF
of the Remote Control” (p.
172).
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Selecting the Song
Genre
Changing the Tempo of
the Song and Automatic
Accompaniment
Transposing Sounds
from the Keyboard and
Songs Being Played
Back
Using the Function
Assigned to the
Buttons
Adding Effects to Mic
Vocals
Changing the Volume
Muting the Sound
Starting and Stopping
Songs,
Selecting Previous and
Following Songs
Selecting the Tone for
the Left-Hand and
Right-Hand Tracks
Restoring the Original
“TONE,” “HARMONY,”
and “TRANSFORM”
Settings
Switching the Screen of
the External Display
Turning the Advanced
3D Function or tha
surround function On
and Off
5
2
1
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
3
4
Infrared Emitter
About the Remote Control
Chapter 3 Song Playback
Chapter 3
You can also switch the functions for the [ ] (Play/Stop) button, the [FUNC 1]
[FUNC 2] button, the TEMPO [-] [+] button, and the TRANSPOSE [-] [+] button.
Please refer to “Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons” (p. 172).
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Button
TRANSFORM
1
HARMONY
3D
2
INTERNAL
FAVORITES
3
EXTERNAL
4 MUTE
5 FUNC1, FUNC2
6 CANCEL
7
TONE
8
DISPLAY
Explanation
This changes the vocals from the mic. The setting switches each time you press the
button, cycling through male, female, Kids, and normal voice settings.
This adds harmonies to the mic vocals.
The harmony setting switches each time you press the button, cycling through
Music Files (p. 52), Oct-Up (p. 49), Oct-Down (p. 49), and normal voice settings.
This adds greater breadth to the sound.
Pressing this button toggles the Surround effect and the Advanced 3D effect on and
off.
This switches the genres of the internal songs.
Selects songs in the “Favorites.”
When you press the button with external memory or a disk connected or CD, the
connected storage media is selected.
This mutes all of the sounds.
You can use the function assigned to this button. You can also change the function
assigned to the button (p. 172).
The settings for the [TONE] button, [HARMONY] button, and [TRANSFORM]
button are restored to their original values.
The left and right tracks switch to a piano tone.
Pressing the button successively changes tone of the Lower track, Upper track, and
User track.
Each press of the button takes you to the next selection among the available choices,
which are, in order: panel, notations, notations+keyboard, lyrics, slide show.
You can press the [DISPLAY] button while the Tempo screen or Volume screen is
displayed to clear the Tempo screen or Volume screen.
* Some songs may not feature screens with lyrics.
9
VOL - +
10
(Volume)
TEMPO - +
11
TRANSPOSE - +
12
Pressing the [ ] button at the beginning of the song selects the previous song.
Pressing the [ ] button at a point other than the beginning of the song returns
you to the beginning of the song.
This starts and stops playback of the song.
Playback alternately starts and stops each time you press the [ ] button.
You can also assign functions to the button (p. 172).
When you press the [ ] button, the next song is selected.
You can adjust the volume.
This adjusts the tempo.
You can also assign functions to the button (p. 172).
This transposing sounds from the keyboard and songs being played back.
You can also assign functions to the button (p. 172).
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Chord names can be displayed
in some of the internal songs
and recorded performances
using the KR’s Chord
Sequencer (p. 143).
With the KR, you can enjoy practice using a variety of functions.
Displaying the Notation
The KR can display notations not only for the internal songs, but for music files and
performances recorded with the KR. This is very convenient for performing while
reading the music and for checking songs that have been recorded. When you play
back a music file with lyrics, the lyrics appear on screen.
Selecting the song
When playing back songs on external memories, first connect the external memory
to the external memory port.
Press the [Song] button to select a song.
1.
For details refer to “Playing a Song” (p. 75).
2.
Press the [DigiScore] button.
The “Notation screen” appears.
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Using “Visual Lesson,” you
can select practice songs suited
to your skill level.
Additionally, you can have the
results your performance
indicated in points and check
the content in the notation.
Refer to the Quick Start.
In some internal songs, the
fingering is displayed.
The fingering numbers shown
in the screen indicate one
possible fingering.
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Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
3.
Playback of the song begins, and the notation advances along with the progression
of the performance.
Notes Regarding the Notation Display
• Since the displayed notation data is read from external memory or the internal
memory, some time may be required for the notation to be displayed.
• The displayed notations are based on music files. Priority is placed on the
readability of the displayed music, not on the accurate rendition of difficult,
high-level performances. Thus, there may be discrepancies seen when compared
with commercially available printed music. The display is not intended for
viewing advanced songs requiring precisely detailed notations, or complex
songs.
• On the notation display screen, lyrics and notes may extend beyond the range
displayed on the screen and may not be visible.
• Playback may start over from the beginning if you display the notation or
change the displayed part during playback of the song.
You can make more advanced
settings for the notation by
pressing the [Option] button.
NOTE
No notes are shown in the
notation if the selected part
contains no data. To change
the part being displayed, refer
to “Making Detailed Settings
for the Notation Display” (p.
89).
NOTE
You cannot display the
notation for audio files nor
audio CD’s song.
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Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds
(Touch the Notes)
In the Notation screen, you can have notes played by touching the notes on the
screen.
When you display the keyboard in the screen (p. 90), the keys on the keyboard for
the notes you touch are then shown in the display. This allows you confirm notes by
sight, sound, and touch.
In addition, when you trace part of the notation with your finger, the traced segment
is played back. This allows you to easily play back phrases you like.
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Scrolling the Notation Along with the Performances (AutoSync DigiScore)
You can have the notation displayed in the screen scroll automatically as you play,
even when the song is not being played back. No more frantically trying to turn to
the next page in the notation while you are performing.
This also lets you play difficult passages more slowly and otherwise practice at your
own pace.
* Auto Sync DigiScore is linked to the performance of the part shown in the screen. The
notation does not scroll if you are playing a part that is not currently displayed.
When the Bouncing Ball is Blue
Start playing at the point where the ball is bouncing.
The bouncing ball follows along and the notation scrolls as you play.
When the Bouncing Ball is Red.
If nothing is played for a short while, the bouncing ball turns red. At this time, if you
play a phrase near the position of the bouncing ball, the ball automatically moves to
the point in the notation where you are playing.
You can change the AutoSync
DigiScore settings. Refer to p.
90.
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b
Switch the screens
When you play four or more notes while the bouncing ball is red, the ball moves to
the point where you are playing.
When you play fewer than four notes, the bouncing ball does not jump to the new
position, and the notation does not scroll.
The bouncing ball will move within the range of the notation displayed on the
external display or television. If you start playing at a point that is not currently
shown in the external display or television, the bouncing ball does not jump to the
new position, and the notation does not scroll.
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Making Detailed Settings for the Notation Display
You can change the part appearing on the notation display and change the manner
in which the notation is displayed.
Press the [DigiScore] button to display the Notation screen.
1.
Press the [Option] button.
2.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
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Under certain conditions, the
ouncing ball may not move as
expected.
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NOTE
You can change the parts to be
displayed when you touch
each of the icons (p. 91).
In some internal songs, the
fingering is displayed.
The fingering numbers shown
in the screen indicate one
You can select the parts to be displayed in the notation by touching the four icons at
the lower left of the screen.
Icon
The upper part and lower part are displayed.
The upper part is displayed.
The lower part is displayed.
The User part is displayed.
You can also touch <Export> to save the notation as an image file (p. 92).
Description
possible fingering.
Chord names can be displayed
in some of the internal songs
and recorded performances
using the KR’s Chord
Sequencer (p. 144).
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Touch for the parameter being set to select the value.
3.
Press the [Exit] button to return to the Notation screen.
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Item
Zoom
Sets whether or not the
enlarged notation is
displayed.
Keyboard
Sets whether the
keyboard is displayed
beneath the notation.
AutoSync DigiScore
Sets the function
whereby the notation
screen scrolls
automatically as you
play, even if the song is
not played back.
Setting
On Displays an enlarged notation.
Off Displays the notation at the normal size.
On Displayed.
Off Not displayed.
Off
Jump
Next Note
The notation screen does not scroll
automatically.
The notation screen scrolls
automatically. When the bouncing ball
is blue, playback begins from the point
in the notation where the ball is set.
When the bouncing ball is red, and you
start playing a phrase at a point in the
notation close to where the ball is
located, the ball moves to the point
where you are playing. This position is
determined after you play at least four
notes of the phrase.
The notation screen scrolls
automatically from the current position
in the song as you play.
Lyrics
This setting determines
whether or not lyrics in
songs that contain lyrics
data appear in the
notation.
Finger Numbers
This setting determines
whether or not the
fingering in songs that
contain fingering data
appears in the notation.
Chords
This setting determines
whether or not chord
names in songs that
contain chord data
appears in the notation.
Pitches
Sets whether or not the
note names appear in the
music when the notation
is expanded.
On The lyrics are displayed.
Off Not displayed.
On The fingering is displayed.
Off Not displayed.
On The chord names are displayed.
Off Not displayed.
Off Not displayed.
C, D, E The pitch names (C, D, E) are displayed.
Do, Re, Mi
(Fixed)
Do, Re, Mi
(Movable)
The pitch names (fixed Do) are
displayed.
The syllable names (movable Do) are
displayed.
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Item
Pedal
Sets the pedal function.
Resolution
Sets the minimum note
length indicated in the
notation.
Setting
Basic Controls each of the pedal movements.
You can start and stop playback of song
data with the left pedal. Pressing the
pedal in rapid succession moves you
back in the song the number of
Replay
Page1
Page2
16th note
32nd note
measures equal to the number of times
you press the pedal, after which
playback resumes. This allows you to
use the pedal to rewind quickly, a useful
feature when, for example, you want to
repeatedly listen to a difficult phrase.
Scrolls the notation in the KR’s display.
Pressing the center pedal scrolls to the
next page.
Pressing the left pedal scrolls to the
previous page.
Scrolls the notation in the external
display.
Pressing the center pedal scrolls to the
next page.
Pressing the left pedal scrolls to the
previous page.
Notes down to sixteenth notes are
indicated.
Notes down to thirty-second notes are
indicated.
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Clef L
Determines whether a
treble or bass clef is
shown in the notation for
the lower part.
Clef R
Determines whether
treble or bass clef is
shown in the notation for
the upper part.
Key
Notation is displayed in
the
specified key.
User Part
Selects the part to display when “User” is selected as the part
to be displayed.
Lower Part
Selects the part to display when “Lower” is selected as the
part to be displayed.
Upper Part
Selects the part to display when “Upper” is selected as the
part to be displayed.
Auto Display is switched automatically.
G Clef
F Clef F (bass) clef is displayed in the notation.
Auto Display is switched automatically.
G Clef
F Clef F (bass) clef is displayed in the notation.
Auto Key is switched automatically.
# x 6 – 0 –
b x 5
Item
G (treble) clef is displayed in the
notation.
G (treble) clef is displayed in the
notation.
Notation is displayed in the specified
key.
Setting
User Track,
Parts 1–16
Lower Track,
Parts 1–16
Upper Track,
Part 1–16
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Other than for your own
personal enjoyment, use of the
notations that are output
without the permission of the
copyright holder is prohibited
by law.
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1.
2.
Item
Bouncing Ball
This setting determines whether or not the
animated ball is shown bouncing in time with the
song as it is played back.
Color Notation
This settings determines whether or not the note in
the current position is colored.
On Displayed.
Off Not displayed.
On
Off Not displayed.
Setting
The note is
displayed in color.
Saving Notations as Image Data
You can take notations that are displayed on the KR and save them to external
memories. You can also use saved image data to your computer.
Insert the external memory onto which you want to save the image data
in the KR’s external memory port.
Record the performance (p. 105).
Alternatively, press the [Song] button to select a song.
NOTE
Press the [DigiScore] button.
3.
The Notation screen appears.
4.
Press the [Option] button.
5.
Touch <Export>.
A screen like the one shown below appears.
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Touch the respective parameter and set the range of image data and other
Saving Your Visual Lesson Performance Results
When you practice with Visual Lesson, the notation showing the model performance
appears in the screen above the notation for your own performance. You can save
these notation in BMP (bitmap) format.
1. While in the “performance results confirmation screen” in Visual
Lesson, press the [Option] button.
2. Touch the parameter whose setting you want to change.
3. Set the value with the dial.
4. Touch <Execute>.
6.
settings with the dial.
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Item
Start
measure
End Measure
Direction
Media
Touch <Execute>.
7.
The notation is saved to the external memory as image data in BMP (bitmap) format.
* You cannot save copyrighted song data.
* Other than for your own personal enjoyment, use of the notations that are output without the
permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Setting Description
1, 2–
– song end
Portrait,
Landscape
External Memory,
Disk
Selects the measure at which output
begins.
Selects the measure at which output
ends.
Sets the orientation of the notation
being output.
Selects the media for the save
destination.
NOTE
Do not remove the external
memory while “save” is in
progress.
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You can not adjust the audio
files’ tempo and audio CDs’
tempo.
Adjusting the Tempo
This changes the song and Music Style tempos.
If songs seem difficult to play at their original speed, you may find it helpful to first
practice with the tempo slowed down. Then, after becoming more familiar with the
song, you can practice it at a gradually faster tempo.
Changing the tempo has no effect on the pitch of the notes. And you can change the
tempo even when the song is in progress.
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Adjusting the Tempo with the Tempo [-] [+] Buttons
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Pressing the [+] button once increases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the
button makes the tempo increase continuously.
Pressing the [-] button once decreases the tempo by one unit. Holding down the
button makes the tempo decrease continuously.
Pressing the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously returns the selected Music Style or song
to the basic tempo.
Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time (Tap Tempo)
You can also set the tempo by pressing the Performance Pad. This feature is called
“Tap Tempo.” By using the Tap Tempo function, you can quickly set the tempo you
are thinking of, without specifying the tempo in numerical terms.
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NOTE
Assigning Functions to the Performance Pads
1.
Press the [User Function] button and watch the indicator light up.
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You can start the song by
giving the count through the
microphone. For more detailed
information, refer to “Enabling
the Start of Songs and
Automatic Accompaniment
with the Sound of Your Voice
(Vocal Count In)” (p. 50).
2.
Touch for the Performance Pad to which the function is
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You can also assign the Tap
Tempo function to the pedal,
and use the pedal to specify
the tempo. For details, refer to
“Assigning Functions to
Pedals and Performance Pads
(Pedal Setting/User
Functions)” (p. 167).
assigned, then select “Tap Tempo.”
Press the [Exit] button; the tempo is indicated in the upper left of the
3.
screen.
Specifying the Tempo
4.
Press the Pad to which “Tap Tempo” is assigned at least twice.
The tempo is set to the song you used when tapping the button.
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Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)
If a song has tempo changes, it helps to practice the song first at a steady tempo.
Overriding tempo changes is called “Tempo Muting.”
Hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press one of the Tempo [-]
1.
[+] buttons.
When tempo muting is in effect, the tempo display appears in reverse video.
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When you play back the song, it will play at a constant tempo.
Cancel the Tempo Mute Setting
Hold down the [ (Play/Stop)] button and press one of the Tempo [-]
1.
[+] buttons.
Tempo muting is canceled.
Tempo Mute will also be cancelled when you select a different song.
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You can have a count sound be
played before the song starts
playing back by holding down
the [ (Reset)] button while
you press the [ (Play/
stop)] button.The status of the
Count settings won’t be
affected by your use of this
procedure.
Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)
When you’re playing along with a song, you can listen to the tempo before you start
playing by adding a count-in.
This audible count before the song playback is called a “Count In.”
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1.
Press the [Count/Marker] button and watch the indicator light up.
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2.
Cancelling the Count In
1.
The following “Count screen” appears.
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Touch <Count Mode> to set this to “Count In” or “Count In/
Down.”
With this setting, two measures count down before the song playback starts.
Press the [Count/Marker] button so its indicator is turned off.
By pressing [Exit] instead of the [Count/Mark] button, you can close the Count
settings screen without cancelling the count.
For more about other settings
on the Count settings screen,
refer to “Changing the Settings
for the Count” (p. 164).
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Muting Some Parts Before Playing
b
b
(Track Buttons)
With commercially available music files for piano lessons, the part for each hand can
be played back independently. This makes it easy to practice hands separately. For
example, you can follow along with your right hand while you listen to that same
right-hand part be played, or you can practice the left-hand part while the right-hand
part plays.
A music file for piano lessons may be assigned to the five Track buttons as shown below.
fig.trackbuttons.e
Accom-
Left-hand
Drums/SFX
By using these Track buttons, you can eliminate the sound of specific parts. This is
referred to as “muting.”
By recording your own performances to the Track Buttons in this fashion, you can
mute parts the same way. For details, refer to “Recording While Selecting the Track
Buttons (Redoing Recordings)” (p. 110).
paniment
Par t
Right-hand
Par t
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For more on music files, refer
to “Music Files That the KR
Can Use” (p. 217).
NOTE
You cannot mute individual
parts separately in audio files
and audio CDs.
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If a single Track button
includes more than one
instrument and you want to
mute just one of those
instruments, take a look at
“Modifying the Settings of
Each Part” (p. 137).
Select the song that you wish to play back (p. 75).
1.
Selecting the Part that You’ll be Playing
2.
Press any one of the Track buttons to make the button’s indicator light or
flash go dark.
The sound for the selected part no longer plays.
For example, when practicing the right hand, press the [4/Upper] button.
When you play back the song, the right-hand performance will not sound. Practice
your right-hand performance along with the left-hand playback.
Playing Back a Song
3.
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
The song will begin playing back.
The part you selected in step 2 will not sound.
Once again press the button you selected in step 2. The button’s indicator will light
up, and the part will be heard once again.
Even while the song is playing, you can press the track buttons to mute or un-mute
the sound.
Stopping the Song
4.
Press the [ (Play/Stop)] button.
The song will stop.
When a single Part is not
played, it is called “Minus
One.” Using Minus One, you
can mute out a particular
instrument and play the part
yourself.
When playing back SMF files
for Roland Piano Digital series
instruments, and the [3/
Lower] button and [4/Upper]
utton do not correctly control
the lower/ upper
performances, please change
the “Track Assign” settings.
Please refer to “Changing the
Parts Assigned to the Track
Buttons During SMF Playback
(Track Assign)” (p. 183).
You can adjust the balance
etween the keyboard and
song volume levels. Check out
“Adjusting the Volume
Balance for Each Performance
Part (Part Balance)” (p. 73).
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Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker)
By setting markers at points in a song that you want to practice repeatedly, you can
then easily go to and repeat play back of the selected measures.
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Access the Marker Screen
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1.
2.
Placing a Marker within a Song
You can place two separate markers (Marker A and Marker B) in one song. These
markers are placed at the beginning of a measure to make the beginning and end of
a section of music. Placing markers is a handy way to start playback at the same
place as many times as you like. You can add markers or move to a marker even
while playback is in progress.
First, select the song in which you’ll set the markers (p. 75).
Press the [Count/Marker] button.
Touch <Marker>.
The Marker screen appears.
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NOTE
You cannot place markers in
audio files and in audio CDs.
Placing Markers
3.
Go to the measure where you want to set a marker using the [ (Bwd)]
and [ (Fwd)] buttons.
Touch <- - -> for Marker A.
4.
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Marker A is placed at the beginning of the measure you selected.
“- - -” on the screen will change to the number of the measure where you placed the
marker.
5.
In the same way, touch the Marker B <- - -> to set Marker B.
It is not possible to assign marker B to the same location or a measure before marker A.
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Playback from a Marker Location
At the marker screen, touch the measure number of the marker you want
1.
to go to.
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Markers can also be assigned
in units of beats rather than
measures. Refer to “Placing a
Marker in the Middle of a
Measure” (p. 164).
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Playback will start from wherever Marker A or Marker B are set.
When you play the song, playback starts from the position of the marker.
With the song playing back, playback will continue if you touch Marker A or Marker
B on the Marker screen.
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Erasing a Marker
1.
Touch <Clear> for the marker you want to erase.
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The marker disappears and the on-screen display changes to <- - ->.
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Moving a Marker
You can move a marker that has been placed in a song. You can also move the section
of music defined by Markers A and B forward or back, without changing the number
of measures of marked.
On the Marker screen, touch or for the marker to be moved.
1.
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Moving Markers A and B without Changing the Interval Between Them
1.
When you touch , the marker is moved to a previous part of the song.
When you touch , the marker is moved to a later part of the song.
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On the Marker screen, touch or in the middle of the screen.
For example, if you have Marker A set at the beginning of the fifth measure, and
Marker B set at the beginning of the ninth measure, when you touch in the
middle of the screen, Marker A is moved to the beginning of the first measure, and
Marker B is moved to the beginning of the fifth measure.
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Touch to shift Marker A to the beginning of the ninth measure and Marker B
to the beginning of the thirteenth measure.
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Marker A
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Marker B
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Marker A
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