Roland KR-17 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4, 5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6, 7, 8). 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

the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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. When 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

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. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. 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.

For the U.K.

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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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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• When installing the piano, be sure to fasten the caster using the supplied caster cup.

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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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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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.

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.

• If abnormal sound are produced.

• If error messages (Error.61, Error.62) have

appeared.

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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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• Be careful not to touch the keys while the automatic keyboard is functioning, as this may sprain your fingers or damage the keyboard.

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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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001-50

• Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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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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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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108c

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 20).

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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.

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for

batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used

ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to

remain unused for an extended period of time.

• 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.

• 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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118

• Should you remove screws and cord cramp, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3, 4 and 5, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

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• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any

device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

306b

•A batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of this

battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the

power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the

POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment

containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television

reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications

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

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk

drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 7).

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a

strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while

the drive is operating.

354b

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near

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

355b

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

Repairs and Data

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• 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 a floppy disk, 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Automatic Keyboard

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• While the automatic keyboard is in operation, avoid doing anything that could hamper the action of the keys, such as using undue force to press a key, or forcing up a depressed key. By doing so, you risk causing malfunction.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a floppy disk.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk and the unit 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.

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).

558d

• This instrument is designed to minimize the extraneous sounds produced when it’s played. However, since sound vibrations can be transmitted through floors and walls to a greater degree than expected, take care not to allow these sounds to become a nuisance to neighbors, especially when performing at night and when using headphones.

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent 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 stand while it is in use.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

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Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure

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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.

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the installation does not exceed the permissible range: upward, 0°; downward, 0°.

603

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

604

• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive— it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.

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• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive’s indicator will light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)

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• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

607

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.

608

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

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• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

652

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

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Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

• 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.

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• 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.

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• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

Before Using CDs

Handling the CD Drive

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• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage discs. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

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• Remove any disc from the drive before powering up or down.

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• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only discs with into the CD drive. Never insert any other type of disc. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

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• Do not subject to vibrations or physical shock during use, and do not move the unit while the power is turned on.

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• The pickup is of dust-resistant construction. Do not use pickup cleaners or other such materials, as they may damage the pickup.

Handling the CDs

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• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the recorded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed vehicle.

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• 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.

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• Keep the disc in the case.

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• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.

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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

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• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

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• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.

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• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction.

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-

ration.

* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-

ration.

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* IBM and IBM PC are registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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

❍

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness

The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of

the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand

piano.

Maximum polyphony of 128 notes ensures that you can use the pedal freely without

running out of notes.

The KR features a new speaker system, “grand piano presence system,” to provide

sounds with depth and spatial realism.

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Pursuing the Playing Feel of a Grand Piano

These instruments feature a progressive hammer action keyboard, which duplicates the

touch of a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower register, and a lighter touch in

the upper register. In addition, even the distinctive “click” that you feel when pressing

a key on a grand piano has been faithfully simulated (escapement mechanism).

The pedal is designed for good-feeling response, and allows subtle performance nuances

to be expressed.

❍

Get Easy Results with the Main Buttons

You can play songs, display scores, play the Automatic Accompaniment, select Tones,

and perform other main KR functions easily by pressing the main buttons found on both

sides of the screen.

With the

songs for piano practice to the latest hits. Pressing the

display not only the score for any of the internal songs, but for your own recorded songs

and songs on floppy disks.

With the

Automatic Accompaniment settings that match that song, and while looking at the

chord score, perform with accompaniment added.

[Select/Listen to a Song] button

[Music Assistant] button

you can select a song you want to play, call up

, you can select over 150 internal songs, from

[Score Display] button

lets you

Thanks to the

from the more than 600 internal Tones; the

listen to a variety of arrangements of the internal popular songs, and transform them

into rock, jazz, or other forms of music; and the

you leave the chords and rhythm to the backing band, and give your performances the

feel of a group session, you can enjoy playing the KR in a great variety of creative ways.

[Select Various Tones] button

[Song Stylist] button

, which is used to select suggested Tones

, which allows you to

[Session Partner] button

, which lets

Introduction

❍

A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical Abilities

You can use the “DigiScore” feature, which lets you specify the information to be shown

in the score display, including notes, fingerings, and even a “bouncing ball” that keeps

the rhythm for the current performance. You can have specified segments be repeated,

allowing you to practice the part over as you like, easily play back and record each hand

separately, and enjoy a number of other handy practice features available only with

digital pianos.

Other useful practice features include a “Replay” pedal that you can press to stop the

performance and go back when you have trouble with what you’re playing, and “Touch

the Note,” a function that lets you confirm how a note sounds by touching the note on

the screen.

Features geared specifically for young children include “Wonderland,” where kids can

enjoy touching a variety of instruments; and the “Game,” an ear-training feature which

helps build their listening abilities with all the fun of a game.

❍

Connector for External Display of Enlarged Scores and Lyrics

The KR features a built-in connector for external displays.

By displaying scores and lyrics on a bigger screen, everyone playing in your group

should be able to get a clear view.

❍

Superior Player Piano Function (Only Instrument Equipped with Moving Key)

The KR includes an automatic “Moving Key” function that actually moves the keys

while playing songs. Use the CD drive to play the enclosed CD and CDs for automatic

player pianos, as well as audio CDs. You can also connect an external display for a more

expanded view of your work, and use the remote control to select, start and stop songs.

❍

Connect to External Speakers for Concert Hall Presence

Connect external speakers, amps or other devices to the KR. Then play the reverb or

accompaniment sounds through the external speaker and experience the sensation of

being surrounded by an orchestra.

❍

Color Screen Makes Operation Easier

The KR’s color screen makes viewing easier. It also functions as a touch panel, so you can

carry out tasks simply by touching the panel.

How To Use This Manual

Introduction

The KR Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes,

Manual

Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 18) in the

(this volume). This 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

how to play the KR and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that

involve use of the “main buttons”).

The

special applications (for example, using the KR as an accompanist and creating songs),

that will help you master the KR’s many performance functions.

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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.

Owner’s Manual

describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for

Quick Start

and the

Quick Start

Owner’s

Owner’s Manual

, you can easily learn

• The text incorporates KR-17 screen shots and panel diagrams. Thus, there will be some

portions where the information differs from that for the KR-15.

• 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.”

• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or

precaution. These should not be ignored.

• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

NOTE

Panel Descriptions

* The panel diagrams shown in this owner’s manual are those of the KR-17.

1 5 11 12 13 159 108 19 2120

Power

2 3 6 72317 1814

1. [Power] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 21).

* The KR-15’s [Power] switch is positioned to the left of the keyboard.

2. [Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 22).

3. [Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 22).

4. [Wonderland/Game] button

Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.

→

See the Quick Start

Balance

5. [Part Balance] button

This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the

performance parts (p. 75).

6. [Balance] knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the

keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 75).

16 22

13. [User Function] Button

This is used to assign a variety of functions to the Performance

Pads (p. 157).

Performance Pads

14. [1]–[4] buttons

The operation of each is changed depending on the buttons

numbered 11–13.

15. Music Style buttons

Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p. 62).

Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made

yourself or a Music Style on floppy disk (p. 63).

16. Fill In buttons

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes the

accompaniment pattern (p. 69).

[To Variation] button

[To Original] button

17. [Intro/Ending] button

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 66).

7. [User Program] button

Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p. 122).

DSP

8. [Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 33).

9. [Surround] button

Adds three-dimensional breadth to the accompaniment sounds

(p. 38).

10. [Equalizer] button

Allows you to adjust the tone quality with the equalizer (p. 40).

11. [Style Orchestrator] button

This is used to change the arrangement type for automatic

accompaniment with the Performance Pads (p. 70).

12. [Phrase] Button

This is used to play a short phrase with the Performance Pads

(p. 71).

18. [Start/Stop] button

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (

p. 66

Rhythm Partner

19. [Metronome] button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 52).

You can change the count sound settings (p. 160).

20. Beat Indicator

This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the selected

song or accompaniment.

21. [Rhythm] button

Plays the Rhythm pattern (p. 56).

22. Tempo [-] [+] buttons

Adjusts the tempo.

Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the

original tempo.

Panel Descriptions

30 32 40 4131 3824 25

26 27 28

29 33 34 35 36 37 39

23. Main Buttons

→

See the Quick Start

[Select/Listen to a Song], [Disk] button

Use this button to select internal songs or songs from floppy

disk (p. 77).

[Song Stylist] button

[Music Assistant] button

[Score Display] button

Displays scores (p. 88).

You can use the practice function (p. 92).

[Session Partner] button

[Select Various Tones] button

24. Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching

the screen (p. 24).

25. Contrast knob

Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 24).

26. Dial

Use this to change on-screen values.

27. [-] [+] buttons

Allow you to change on-screen values.

Record/Playback

31. [Menu] button

You can select functions for playing back, recording or editing a

song (p. 127, p. 144).

32. Track buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 99, p. 111).

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. 106, p. 127).

36. [ (Bwd)] button

Rewinds the song.

37. [ (Fwd)] button

Fast-forwards the song.

38. [Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played

(p. 103).

28. One Touch Program button

[Piano] button

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 26).

[Arranger] button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic

accompaniment (p. 59).

29. [Melody Intelligence] Button

Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 72).

30. [Tone] buttons

Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 27).

39. [Vocal Effect] Button

Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone

(p. 43).

40. Disk Drive

You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs

(p. 77, p. 116).

41. Eject Button

Ejects a floppy disk from the disk drive (p. 114).

Panel Descriptions

Bottom Panel

5 6 8 1097

1 2 43

1. AC Inlet

Connect the included power cable to this inlet (p. 20).

2. Input jacks

These jacks can be connected to another sound generating

device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will

be output from the KR’s speakers (p. 176).

3. Output jacks (Main)

These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy

more powerful sound. They can also be connected to a tape

recorder or similar device in order to record your performance

on a cassette tape (p. 176).

4. Output jacks (Aux)

You can connect an amp or external speaker to the Aux jack and

play the accompaniment and reverb sounds through it

(p. 35).

5. Expression Pedal jack

You can connect an expression pedal to the KR.

Bottom Panel (Front Left) Bottom Panel (Front Right)

6. Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector (p. 20).

7. MIDI Out/In connectors

These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange

performance data (p. 172).

8. Computer connector

You can connect a computer to this connector to exchange

performance data (p. 178).

9. Computer switch

The setting for this switch made depending on the computer

connected – Mac/PC-1/PC-2.

Switches the connections for the MIDI connectors and the

computer port (p. 178).

* You can’t use the MIDI Out/In connector and the Computer

connector at the same time.

10. Ext Display connector

Connect an external display. You can put scores on the screen

and display lyrics (p. 23).

Right Side of Bottom Panel (Instrument with Moving Key)

11. Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 22).

12. Mic In jack

Used for connecting microphones (p. 22).

13. Mic Volume knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 22).

1714 16

14. Access Indicator

This indicator will light when the inserted CD is being read.

15. Disc Tray

Place the CD to be loaded on this tray.

16. Emergency eject hole

This hole allows the disc tray to be opened in case of an

emergency.

17. Eject Button

Press this button to eject the CD.

* You cannot eject the CD unless the power is on.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...............................................................3

IMPORTANT NOTES.........................................................................6

Introduction ...............................................................9

Main Features.......................................................................................9

How To Use This Manual ................................................................11

Conventions Used in This Manual............................................11

Panel Descriptions..................................................12

Before You Start Playing ........................................18

Opening and Closing the Top (KR-17)...........................................18

Opening and Closing the Top (KR-15)...........................................19

Raising the Music Stand ...................................................................19

Using the Music Holders (KR-15)..............................................19

Opening and Closing the Lid...........................................................20

Connecting the Power Cord.............................................................20

Connect the Pedal Cable...................................................................21

Turning the Power On and Off........................................................21

About the Pedals................................................................................21

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance ..............................22

Connecting Headphones ..................................................................22

Connecting a Microphone................................................................22

Connecting an External Display......................................................23

Making the Connections .............................................................23

About the Touch Screen ...................................................................24

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ........................................24

Main Screens ......................................................................................24

Piano Screen..................................................................................24

Basic Screen...................................................................................24

Using the Main Icons...................................................................25

Chapter 1 Performance...........................................26

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) ..............26

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) ....................27

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects ..................28

Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search) ..............29

Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer) ...........30

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split) .31

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift).. 32

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)...............................33

Adding a Surround Sound to the Accompaniment and Reverb

(Surround) ..........................................................................................35

Giving More Breadth to the Accompaniment Sound.............35

Changing the Amount of Surround Accomp ..........................36

Broadening the Reverb Sound ...................................................37

Changing the Amount of Surround Reverb ............................37

Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play

(Advanced 3D)...................................................................................38

Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality

(Equalizer) ..........................................................................................40

Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects) .........................................42

Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)..................................43

Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files .................51

Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner)................52

Using the Metronome..................................................................52

Changing the Metronome Settings............................................53

Playing Rhythm............................................................................56

Changing the Rhythm settings ..................................................56

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment ................. 58

Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment..............................58

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment

(One-Touch Arranger) ......................................................................59

About Chords ...............................................................................60

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)60

Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)..............................61

Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) ................................62

Selecting Music Styles on Floppy Disks ...................................63

Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search) ...64

Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns ..................................65

Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo ..........................................65

Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment ..................................66

Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously

When You Play the Keyboard (Sync)........................................66

Stopping Automatic Accompaniment ......................................67

Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro

(Countdown) ................................................................................68

Modifying an Accompaniment........................................................69

Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons)........69

Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles

(Style Orchestrator)......................................................................70

Playing Phrases (Phrase).............................................................71

Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part

(Melody Intelligence) ........................................................................72

Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance

(Lower Tone) ......................................................................................73

Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added

(Piano Style Arranger) ......................................................................74

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance)...............75

Changing the Volume Balance between the

Accompaniment and the Keyboard (Balance Knob) ..............75

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part

(Part Balance)................................................................................75

Chapter 3 Song Playback ...................................... 77

Playing a Song....................................................................................77

Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)...............79

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)...................................80

Removing Songs from Favorites................................................81

Playing Back Songs on CDs (Only for Instrument Equipped

with CD Drive)...................................................................................82

Cautions ........................................................................................82

Playing Back Songs on CDs........................................................83

Using the Remote Control

(Only for Instrument Equipped with CD Drive) ..........................85

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...............................85

Contents

How to Use the Remote Control................................................85

About the Remote Control .........................................................86

Chapter 4 Practice Functions ................................88

Displaying the Score .........................................................................88

Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes) ..89

Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display......................90

Saving Scores as Image Data......................................................91

Practicing Songs with the Practice Function ................................92

Adjusting the Tempo ........................................................................95

Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time

(Tap Tempo) .................................................................................96

Use Your Voice to Select the Tempo (Vocal Tap Tempo) ......97

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) .......................97

Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In) .............98

Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons).....................99

Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker).........................100

Placing a Marker within a Song...............................................100

Playback from a Marker Location ...........................................101

Erasing a Marker........................................................................101

Moving a Marker .......................................................................101

Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over....................102

Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back

(Transpose) .......................................................................................103

Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the Performance.....105

Recording a New Song (New Song) .............................................106

Recording With Accompaniment..................................................108

Recording Along with a Song........................................................110

Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons

(Redoing Recordings) .....................................................................111

Erasing Recorded Performances ...................................................112

Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks..........................112

Changing How Recording Stops...................................................112

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups.......................................113

Using Floppy Disks .........................................................................114

Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk...................................... 114

Formatting Floppy Disks (Format)..........................................114

Saving Songs ....................................................................................116

Deleting Saved Songs......................................................................119

Copying Songs on Floppy Disks to Favorites .............................120

Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Floppy Disks.............121

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs ...................................126

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting

PC Numbers .....................................................................................126

Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs .............. 127

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)........127

The 16-Track Sequencer Screen................................................127

Modifying the Settings of Each Part........................................128

Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre

(Tone Set).....................................................................................129

Recording a Performance..........................................................129

Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode).............................130

Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording

(Replace Recording)...................................................................131

Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded Sounds

(Mix Recording) .........................................................................131

Repeated Recording at the Same Location

(Loop Recording) .......................................................................132

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance

(Punch-in Recording) ................................................................133

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords

(Chord Sequencer)...........................................................................134

Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard.................135

Editing Songs ...................................................................................135

Basic Operation of the Editing Functions...............................135

Undoing Edits (Undo)...............................................................136

Copying Measures (Copy)........................................................136

Copying Rhythm Patterns to Create Rhythm Parts..............137

Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) ........................137

Deleting Measures (Delete) ......................................................138

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)............................................138

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose).............................139

Making Measures Blank (Erase) ..............................................139

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)...........................................140

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) .............................140

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) ................141

Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map).............141

Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs.....................................142

Changing the Tempo Within the Song.........................................142

Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song ..................142

Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure.......................143

Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles ........................ 144

Chapter 6 User Program Registration.................122

Saving Performance Settings (User Program).............................122

Calling Up Saved User Programs .................................................123

Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up...............123

Saving the User Program Sets........................................................123

Loading Saved User Program Sets ..........................................124

Deleting Saved User Program Sets ...............................................125

Copying Sets of User Programs on Floppy Disks to

the User Memory.............................................................................125

Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory

to Floppy Disks ..........................................................................126

Creating Original Styles (User Styles) ..........................................144

Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music Styles

(Style Composer)........................................................................144

Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself

(Style Converter) ........................................................................146

Saving a User Style..........................................................................149

Deleting Saved User Styles.......................................................150

Copying Styles on Floppy Disks to the User Memory...............151

Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory to

Floppy Disks...............................................................................151

Contents

Chapter 9 Various Settings ..................................152

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano...............................152

Procedure ....................................................................................152

Adjusting Resonance (Resonance) ..........................................152

Changing the Tuning (Tuning)................................................153

Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According

to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response).....154

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds (String Resonance) ............154

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch).........................155

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Arranger.........................155

Procedure ....................................................................................155

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point) ...............156

Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or

Tempo (One Touch Setting) .....................................................156

Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads

(Pedal Setting/User Functions) ...............................................157

Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) .............................159

Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified

(Arranger Config) ......................................................................159

Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure .......................160

Changing the Settings for the Count-In and Countdown .........160

Settings for the Count-In...........................................................160

Settings for the Countdown .....................................................161

Other Settings...................................................................................161

Procedure ....................................................................................161

Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................162

Changing the Language (Language).......................................162

Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned

On (Opening Message) .............................................................162

Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the

External Display (External Display)........................................163

Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR and External

Displays (User Image Display) ................................................163

Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator) ....................164

Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is

Turned Off (Memory Backup) .................................................164

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)......................165

Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen)........................165

Formatting the User Memory ........................................................165

Automatically Starting the Quick Tour........................................166

Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance

(Panel Lock)......................................................................................166

Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons........167

Enabling the Moving Key...............................................................168

Changing the Moving Key Settings ........................................168

Changing the Part That Makes the Keys Move.....................168

Detailed Song Playback Settings ...................................................169

Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs

(Play Mode).................................................................................169

Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics).........................................................170

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During

SMF Playback (Track Assign) ..................................................170

Changing the CD Settings ..............................................................171

Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and

Accompaniment .........................................................................171

Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back.............................171

Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices .......... 172

Connecting MIDI Devices ..............................................................172

Connectors ..................................................................................172

Making the Connections ...........................................................173

Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments

(MIDI Ensemble)..............................................................................173

MIDI Settings ...................................................................................174

Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx Channel).......................174

Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard

(Local Control)............................................................................174

Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/

Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB) .........................................175

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

(Composer MIDI Out)...............................................................175

Connecting to Audio Equipment ..................................................176

Connectors ..................................................................................176

Making the Connections ...........................................................176

Changing the Aux Jack Settings (Aux Out) ...........................177

Setup Examples With Aux Set to “Surround”.......................177

Connecting a Computer..................................................................178

Connect to the MIDI Connectors .............................................178

Connect to the Computer Connector ......................................178

Connectors ..................................................................................178

Making the Connections ...........................................................178

Appendices........................................................... 180

Troubleshooting...............................................................................180

Error Messages.................................................................................183

Tone List............................................................................................184

Drum Set List....................................................................................186

SFX Set List .......................................................................................190

Effects List.........................................................................................191

Music Style List (KR-17) .................................................................192

Music Style List (KR-15) .................................................................193

Chord List .........................................................................................194

Internal Song List.............................................................................196

Rhythm Pattern List ........................................................................199

Parameters Stored to Internal Memory........................................200

Music Files That the KR Can Use ..................................................201

The KR allows you to use the following music files.............201

About the KR Sound Generator...............................................201

MIDI Implementation Chart ..........................................................202

Main Specifications..........................................................................203

Index...................................................................... 205

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

Opening and Closing the Top (KR-17)

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.

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

stick and insert its end into the appropriate top slip.

fig.

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

front (the upper note side B: in the figure) of the board

with both hands.

fig.

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 KR-17 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)

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.

Opening and Closing the Top (KR-15)

Raising the Music Stand

Gently raise the music stand, then secure it in place.

To collapse the stand, fold in the metal fittings while

supporting the stand with both hands and gently fold

down the stand.

Always be sure to put the music stand in the upright position before

opening and raising the piano top. Be sure to leave the music stand

in the upright position before closing the piano top.

Open the Top board

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 Stand

KR-17

fig.

Start Playing

Before You

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)

of the board with both hands, fold it up.

fig.

While holding up the top with one hand, lift up the top

stick and insert its end into the appropriate top slip.

fig.

Open the front top.

Hold the music stand with both hands, then raise it

forward.

Place the music stand prop, at the rear of the music

stand, into a slot.

KR-15

fig.

(1)

(2)

Gently raise the music stand, then secure it in place as

shown in the figure.

To collapse the stand, fold in the metal fittings while

supporting the stand with both hands and gently fold

down the stand.

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.

■

Using the Music Holders

You can use the holders to hold pages in place.

When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

fig.mu_stand4

(KR-15)

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

Opening and Closing the Lid

When opening the lid, use both hands to gently lift the

lid and slide it inward.

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.

Connecting the Power Cord

Screw

→

Screw

Cord Cramp

KR-17

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.

KR-17

fig.

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 and B (see the picture

above).

Cramp the power cord and pedal cord with Cord

Cramp and screw at C, D and E (see the picture

above).

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

KR-15

Although the KR-17’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.

KR-15

fig.

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.

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

Connect the Pedal Cable

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the

rear panel of the KR.

fig.00-01

Turning the Power On and Off

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.

The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the

left front of the KR will light.

After a few seconds, you will be able to play the

keyboard to produce sound.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

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

About the Pedals

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.

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 sympathetic resonance.

You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper

pedal. Please refer to “Adjusting Resonance (Resonance)” (p. 152).

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.

Damper Pedal

Powe r

Power Indicator

To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the

way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.

The Power indicator at the left front of the KR will go

dark, and the power will be turned off.

* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

You can assign functions to the pedal. Refer to “Assigning Functions

to the Pedal and Performance Pads (Pedal Functions/User

Functions)” (p. 157).

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

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

The mark at the top of the Volume knob indicates the volume level

typically produced by an acoustic piano. This is usually the most

appropriate volume for your piano performances.

Devices Equipped with CD Drives

If your device is equipped with a CD drive, you can use the

remote control to change the volume.

Mellow

Bright

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.

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy

karaoke with the KR.

fig.00-10

* Turning up the [Volume] knob will not increase the volume if

the remote control for the CD drive-equipped device is set to 0.

If the volume level for either unit is set to 0 (minimum), no

sounds will be played even when the volume setting on the

other unit is increased.

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.

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Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In

jack on the lower-right area of the instrument.

Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob in front of the Mic In

jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

Adjust the mic echo (p. 44).

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.

• 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.

Connecting an External

Before You Start Playing

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Making the Connections

Start Playing

Before You

Display

You can connect a computer monitor or other such external

display to the instrument, and display scores 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 (External Display)” (p. 163). For more on

displaying images, refer to “Selecting Images To Be Shown

on the KR and External Displays (User Image Display)” (p.

163)

If your instrument came with a CD drive, you can use the remote

control to switch screens.

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.

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 Bottom

Ext Display Connector

Turn off the power to the KR and the display to be

connected.

Use display cable (sold separately) to connect the

display to the Ext Display connector on the KR.

Switch on the KR.

Switch on the connected display.

For more on handling the external display, refer to your display’s

owner’s manual.

Display Cable

(Sold separately)

D-sub 15 pin

(Mini)

External Display

Turning the Power Off

After use, turn off the power using the following procedure.

Turn the volume all the way down on the KR.

Turn off the KR.

Turn off the connected display.

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

About the Touch Screen

Main Screens

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. 165) to correct the pointer position.

NOTE

Do not place items on the touch screen.

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Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

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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. 26.

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Basic Screen

The following screen is called Basic screen.

Song name or

Tempo

Music Style name

Beat Measure

The Tone names are selected appear.

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast

knob located at the right side of the screen.

These information are displayed, when you use the automatic accompaniment.

You can usually display this screen by touching <Exit>

several times.

Follow either of the procedures described below to display it.

• Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.

The Basic screen appears and the settings are made for

automatic accompaniment.

• Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, then press

one of the Tone buttons, then touch <Exit>.

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Using the Main Icons

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.

Some screens consist on two or more pages. You can display the next page or the previous page of the screen by touching these icons.

Touch this to cancel the currently editing setting or exit the screen that is currently displayed. You can usually display the Basic screen by touching <Exit> several times.

When you select an internal song or music files that includes the lyrics data, this icon appears in the Piano screen or Basic screen. Touch this to display the lyrics.

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

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.

Chapter 1 Performance

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.

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Chapter 1

Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear.

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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. 31), the

keyboard returns to a single section.

• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 21).

• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.

• The effect is automatically set to “Sympathetic Resonance” (p. 42).

Changing the Piano Sound

Touch the piano lid on the screen, and listen to the tone change as you slide your

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. 103) can also be

used to change the range that

is unaffected by the damper

pedal.

You can change the piano

performance settings by

touching <Functions> on the

screen. For more information,

take a look at “Changing the

Settings for One-Touch Piano”

(p. 152).

finger or touch

This simulates the actual changes in sound that occur when the lid of a grand piano

is set at different heights.

to open and close the lid.

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.

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

Chapter 1 Performance

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.

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For more about the names of

Tones, take a look at the “Tone

List” (p. 184).

Chapter 1

This screen is called the “Tone selection screen.”

You can touch <Audition> for an audio demonstration of a particular tone.

Touch to switch the screen and display the next selection.

You can touch <Effects> to add effect sounds to a variety of tones (p. 42).

You can touch <Search> to find tones according to the search criteria you specify

(p. 29).

Touch a tone name to select the tone.

You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.

You can use the [-] [+] buttons and the dial to automatically switch pages and select

tones.

Touch <Exit>.

This returns you to the Basic screen or the previous screen.

Chapter 1 Performance

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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.

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Chapter 1

Press the [Select Various Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.

Touch <Drums> or <SFX>.

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Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.

You can also have play sounds by touching the screen.

Touch <Exit> several times.

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. 186) and “SFX Set

List” (p. 190).

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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.

Chapter 1 Performance

Press any Tone button.

The tone selection screen appears.

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 [-] [+] buttons and the dial to

select the search conditions.

Chapter 1

In condition search, tones

satisfying all of the selected

search criteria are sought.

Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display.

Touch the tone name to select the tone.

Touch <Exit> to return to the tone search screen.

Searching by Tone Name

Touch <By Name>.

Touch <By Key> to go to the condition search screen.

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>.

The search results appear in the display.

Touch the tone name to select the Tone.

Touch <Exit> several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.

Chapter 1 Performance

Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)

Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer

performance.”

For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously.

Chapter 1

fig.layer.e

Grand Piano 1

Strings

Touch <Layer> at the bottom of the Basic screen.

fig.d-layer.eps_60

The tone that was sounding before you switched to layer performance, plus the tone

indicated in the lower part of the display, are now played together.

Here, the tone appearing in the upper part of the display is called the “right-hand

tone,” and the tone appearing in the lower part of the display is called the “layer

tone.”

Changing the tones

Touch the name of the tone to be changed.

The tone name will be highlighted in orange.

Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 27).

When you have selected the tone, touch <Exit>.

The display returns to the Basic screen.

Cancelling the Layer

Touch <Layer>.

The <Layer> icon returns to the original color, and the layer performance is

cancelled.

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.

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. 32).

You can vary the volume-level

alance of the two tones. For

instructions, see “Adjusting

the Volume Balance for Each

Performance Part (Part

Balance)” (p. 75).

Now when you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.

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