Roland KR 7 Service Manual

Owner’s Manual

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

5). 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.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

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

NEUTRAL 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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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 unit.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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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.

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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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

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

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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026

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

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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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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.

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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116

• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 19). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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118

• Should you remove the screws fastening the stand, 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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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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108d: Selection

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

• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the

unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 20).

• Close the lid.

• Fold down the music stand.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 18).

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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 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• 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).

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.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment

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

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television

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

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications

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

353

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

drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 6).

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a

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

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

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

the drive is operating.

354b

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

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

355

• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet

area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain

on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Maintenance

401b

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

• 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.

For KR-5-PE

• 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, wipe the instrument with a soft cloth

that has been soaked with water, then squeezed dry.

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. Do not use dusting cloths that contain chemicals.

Additional Precautions

551

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

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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.

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 shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

560

• Do not pull the music stand too far forward when setting/ releasing its latches.

562

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

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

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

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

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.

605 modified

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

606

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

607

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

608

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

Handling Floppy Disks

651

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

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

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

653

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

654

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

655

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

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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.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR-7/5 Intelligent Piano. While the KR-7/5 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 (KR-7) or 64 notes (KR-5) ensures that you can use the pedal freely without running out of notes.

The KR-7 features a new speaker system, “grand piano presence system,” to provide sounds with depth and spatial realism.

❍ 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, on the KR-7, 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 [Select/Listen to a Song] button, you can select over 150 internal songs, from songs for piano practice to the latest hits. Pressing the [Score Display] button lets you display not only the score for any of the internal songs, but for your own recorded songs and songs on floppy disks.

With the [Music Assistant] button you can select a song you want to play, call up Automatic Accompaniment settings that match that song, and while looking at the chord score, perform with accompaniment added.

Thanks to the [Select Various Tones] button, which is used to select suggested Tones from the more than 600 internal Tones; the [Song Stylist] button (KR-7), which allows you to listen to a variety of arrangements of the internal popular songs, and transform them into rock, jazz, or other forms of music; and the [Session Partner] button (KR-7), which lets 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.

Introduction

❍ A Variety of Support Functions for Fostering Rich Musical

Abilities

In addition to score displays that let you see note names and fingerings, and a bouncing ball that keeps track of the notes currently being played, you can also enjoy other powerful practice functions, like repeated practice of a specified segment, and simple playback and recording of each hand’s part–features that only a digital piano can provide.

Other useful practice features include a “Replay” pedal that you can press to stop the performance and go back when you have trouble with what you’re playing, and “Touch the Note,” a function that lets you confirm how a note sounds by touching the note on the screen.

Features geared specifically for young children include “Wonderland,” where kids can enjoy touching a variety of instruments; and the “Game,” an ear-training feature which helps build their listening abilities with all the fun of a game.

❍ “Rhythm Partner” Provides Natural-Sounding Tempo

Along with a wide variety of metronome functions that allow you to change the tone and note divisions (patterns), the KR also includes built-in rhythm functions. Now you can perform with a natural tempo that matches the rhythm.

❍ Connector for External Display for Enlarged Scores and Lyrics

(KR-7)

The KR-7 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.

❍ Adjustable Music Stand (KR-7)

In addition to allowing you to adjust the angle of the stand, and move it forward or backward, the music holders accommodates even thick score books.

How To Use This Manual

The KR-7/5 Owner’s Manual consists of two volumes, Quick Start and the Owner’s Manual.

Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 18) in the Owner’s Manual (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 Quick Start. By trying out the various procedures while reading the Quick Start, you can easily learn

how to play the KR and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that involve use of the “main buttons”).

The Owner’s Manual describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for special applications (for example, using the KR as an accompanist and creating songs), that will help you master the KR’s many performance functions.

■ Conventions Used in This Manual

Introduction

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.

• 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.

• The text incorporates KR-7 screen shots and panel diagrams. Thus, there will be some portions where the information differs from that for the KR-5.

NOTE

Panel Descriptions

KR-7

* The panel diagrams shown in this owner’s manual are those of the KR-7.

5 111213 159 108 19 2120

2 3 6 72317 1814

Power

1. [Power] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 19).

2. [Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 20).

3. [Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 20).

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. 67).

6. [Balance] knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 67).

7. [User Program] button

Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p. 112).

DSP

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13.[User Function] Button

This is used to assign a variety of functions to the Performance Pads (p. 147).

Performance Pads

14.[1]–[4]

The operation of each is changed depending on the buttons numbered

15.Music Style buttons

Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p. 54). Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on floppy disk (p. 55).

16.Fill In buttons

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes the accompaniment pattern (p. 61).

[To Variation] button [To Original] button

17.[Intro/Ending] button

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 58).

18.[Start/Stop] button

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (

11–13.

p. 58

8. [Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 31).

9. [Advanced 3D] button

Adds three-dimensional breadth to the accompaniment sounds (p. 32).

10.[Equalizer] button

Allows you to adjust the tone quality with the equalizer (p. 34).

11.[Style Orchestrator] button

This is used to change the arrangement type for automatic accompaniment with the Performance Pads (p. 62).

12.[Phrase] Button

This is used to play a short phrase with the Performance Pads (p. 63).

Rhythm Partner

19.[Metronome] button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 44). You can change the count sound settings (p. 151).

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. 48).

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 3334 353637 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. 69).

[Song Stylist] button [Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button

Displays scores (p. 74). You can use the practice function (p. 78).

[Session Partner] button [Select Various Tones] button

24.Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching the screen (p. 22).

25.Contrast knob

Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 22).

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. 92, p. 117, p. 134).

32.Track buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 86, p. 101).

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. 96, p. 117).

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. 90).

28.One Touch Program button

[Piano] button

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 24).

[Arranger] button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic accompaniment (p. 51).

29.[Melody Intelligence] Button

Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 64).

30.[Tone] buttons

Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 25).

39.[Vocal Effect] Button

Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone (p. 37).

40.Disk Drive

You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p. 69, p. 106).

41.Eject Button

Ejects a floppy disk from the disk drive (p. 104).

Panel Descriptions

KR-5

5 8 9 11 15 1716

2 3 6 71913 1410

Power

1. [Power] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 19).

2. [Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 20).

3. [Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 20).

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. 67).

6. [Balance] knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 67).

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11.Music Style buttons

Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p. 54). Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on floppy disk (p. 55).

12.Fill In buttons

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes the accompaniment pattern (p. 61).

[To Variation] button [To Original] button

13.[Intro/Ending] button

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 58).

14.[Start/Stop] button

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (

Rhythm Partner

15.[Metronome] button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 44). You can change the count sound settings (p. 151).

p. 58

7. [User Program] button

Stores the selected functions and states of the buttons (p. 112).

8. [Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 31).

9. [Style Orchestrator/User Function] button

Switch the function of the Performance Pads. This is used to change the arrangement type for automatic accompaniment with the Performance Pads (p. 62), and used to assign a variety of functions to the Performance Pads (p. 147).

Performance Pads

10.[1], [2]

The operation of each is changed depending on the [Style Orchestrator/User Function] button.

16.Beat Indicator

This lights up in correspondence with the beat of the selected song or accompaniment.

17.[Rhythm] button

Plays the Rhythm pattern (p. 48).

18.Tempo [-] [+] buttons

Adjusts the tempo. Press the [-] and [+] buttons at the same time to return to the original tempo.

Panel Descriptions

26 28 35 3627 3420 21

22 23 24

19. 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. 69).

[Music Assistant] button [Score Display] button

Displays scores (p. 74). You can use the practice function (p. 78).

[Select Various Tones] button

20.Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching the screen (p. 22).

21.Contrast knob

Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 22).

22.Dial

Use this to change on-screen values.

23.[-] [+] buttons

Allow you to change on-screen values.

24.One Touch Program button

[Piano] button

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 24).

[Arranger] button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic accompaniment (p. 51).

25.[Melody Intelligence] Button

Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 64).

2930 313233

Record/Playback

27.[Menu] button

You can select functions for playing back, recording or editing a song (p. 92, p. 117, p. 134).

28.Track buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 86, p. 101).

29.[ (Reset)] button

Resets the song playback-start location to the beginning of the song.

30.[ (Play/Stop)] button

Starts and stops playback or recording a song.

31.[ (Rec)] button

When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording standby (p. 96, p. 117).

32.[ (Bwd)] button

Rewinds the song.

33.[ (Fwd)] button

Fast-forwards the song.

34.[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played (p. 90).

35.Disk Drive

You can insert a floppy disk for playing back or saving songs (p. 69, p. 106).

36.Eject Button

Ejects a floppy disk from the disk drive (p. 104).

26.[Tone] buttons

Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 25).

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

KR-7

1234

KR-5

1234

1. MIDI Out/In connectors

These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange performance data (p. 158).

* There is also a MIDI In connector on the bottom panel. The two MIDI

In connectors cannot be used simultaneously.

2. Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector (p. 18).

3. 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-7/5’s speakers (p. 162).

Bottom Panel

1.Computer connector

Computer

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI In

Mac MIDI

Phones

3. MIDI In connector

An external MIDI device can be connected here to receive performance data (p. 158).

* There is also a MIDI In connector on the rear panel of the KR-7/5. The

two MIDI In connectors cannot be used simultaneously.

4. Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 20).

You can connect a computer to this connector to exchange performance data (p. 163).

2.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. 163).

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

the Computer connector at the same time.

4. Output jacks

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. 162).

5. Ext Display connector (KR-7)

Connect an external display. You can put scores on the screen and display lyrics (p. 21).

KR-5KR-7

5. Mic In jack

Used for connecting microphones (p. 21).

6. Echo knob (KR-5)

Adjusts the echo level (p. 21).

7. Mic Volume knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 21).

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

IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................5

Introduction ...............................................................7

Main Features .....................................................................................7

How To Use This Manual.................................................................9

Conventions Used in This Manual...........................................9

Panel Descriptions..................................................10

KR-7....................................................................................................10

KR-5....................................................................................................12

Rear Panel..........................................................................................14

Bottom Panel.....................................................................................14

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

Connect the Pedal Cable .................................................................18

Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7).................................................18

Connect the Power Cord.................................................................18

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-5)................................................18

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-7)................................................18

Adjusting the Position of the Music Stand............................19

Folding Down the Music Stand ..............................................19

Using the Music Holders .........................................................19

Removing the Music Stand......................................................19

Opening/Closing the Lid ...............................................................19

Turning the Power On and Off......................................................19

About the Pedals..............................................................................20

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance.............................20

Connecting Headphones.................................................................20

Connecting a Microphone...............................................................21

Connecting an External Display (KR-7)........................................21

Making the Connections..........................................................21

About the Touch Screen..................................................................22

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen .....................................22

Main Screens.....................................................................................23

Piano Screen...............................................................................23

Basic Screen................................................................................23

Using the Main Icons................................................................23

Chapter 1 Performance...........................................24

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano).............24

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)...................25

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects ...............26

Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)............27

Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)..........28

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands

(Split)..................................................................................................29

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps

(Octave Shift) .............................................................................30

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb).............................31

Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You Play

(Advanced 3D) (KR-7)..............................................................32

Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone Quality

(Equalizer) (KR-7) .....................................................................34

Adding Effects to Each Tone and Voice........................................36

Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects).................................36

Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect) (KR-7).............37

Enjoying Karaoke Performances with Music Files...............43

Using the Metronome and Rhythm (Rhythm Partner)...............44

Using the Metronome...............................................................44

Changing the Metronome Settings.........................................45

Playing Rhythm.........................................................................48

Changing the Rhythm settings................................................48

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment................. 50

Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment.............................50

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment

(One-Touch Arranger).....................................................................51

About Chords ............................................................................52

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering

(Chord Intelligence)..................................................................52

Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)...........................53

Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)...............................54

Selecting Music Styles on Disks..............................................55

Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles

(Style Search)..............................................................................56

Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns.................................57

Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo.........................................57

Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment.................................58

Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You

Play the Keyboard (Sync).........................................................58

Stopping Automatic Accompaniment ...................................59

Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro

(Countdown)..............................................................................60

Modifying an Accompaniment......................................................61

Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Fill In Buttons).....61

Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles

(Style Orchestrator)...................................................................62

Playing Phrases (Phrase) (KR-7) .............................................63

Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part

(Melody Intelligence).......................................................................64

Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance

(Lower Tone).....................................................................................65

Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added

(Piano Style Arranger).....................................................................66

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance)..............67

Changing the Volume Balance between the Accompaniment

and the Keyboard (Balance Knob)..........................................67

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part

(Part Balance).............................................................................67

Contents

Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions........69

Playing a Song ..................................................................................69

Using Keywords to Search for Songs (Song Search)............71

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites) .................................72

Removing Songs from Favorites.............................................73

Displaying the Score........................................................................74

Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds

(Touch the Notes)......................................................................75

Making Detailed Settings for the Score Display...................76

Saving Scores as Image Data (KR-7).......................................77

Practicing Songs with the Practice Function (KR-7) ..................78

Adjusting the Tempo.......................................................................81

Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time

(Tap Tempo)...............................................................................82

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

(KR-7)..........................................................................................84

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute) ....................84

Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In)............85

Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons) ...................86

Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker).........................87

Placing a Marker within a Song..............................................87

Playback from a Marker location............................................88

Erasing a Marker.......................................................................88

Moving a Marker ......................................................................88

Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over...................89

Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back

(Transpose)........................................................................................90

Detailed Song Playback Settings....................................................92

Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs

(Play Mode)................................................................................92

Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics)........................................................93

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During

SMF Playback (Track Assign) .................................................94

Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance.......95

Recording a New Song (New Song)..............................................96

Recording With Accompaniment..................................................98

Recording Along with a Song ......................................................100

Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons

(Redoing Recordings)....................................................................101

Erasing Recorded Performances..................................................102

Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks.......................102

Changing How Recording Stops .................................................102

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups......................................103

Using Floppy Disks........................................................................104

Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk...................................104

Formatting Floppy Disks (Format).......................................104

Saving Songs...................................................................................106

Deleting Saved Songs ....................................................................109

Copying Songs on Disks to Favorites (KR-7).............................110

Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to Disks (KR-7)...........111

Chapter 5 User Program Registration................ 112

Saving Performance Settings (User Program)............................112

Calling Up Saved User Programs................................................113

Changing the Way User Programs Are Called Up ............113

Saving the User Program Sets......................................................113

Loading Saved User Program Sets .......................................114

Deleting Saved User Program Sets..............................................115

Copying Sets of User Programs on Disks to the User Memory

(KR-7)...............................................................................................115

Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory

to Disks (KR-7).........................................................................116

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs..................................116

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting

PC Numbers....................................................................................116

Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs .............. 117

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer) ......117

The 16-Track Sequencer Screen.............................................117

Modifying the Settings of Each Part.....................................118

Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for the Musical Genre

(Tone Set)..................................................................................119

Recording a Performance.......................................................119

Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode)...........................120

Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording

(Replace Recording)................................................................121

Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded Sounds

(Mix Recording).......................................................................121

Repeated Recording at the Same Location

(Loop Recording) ....................................................................122

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance

(Punch-in Recording)..............................................................123

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords

(Chord Sequencer) .........................................................................124

Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard..............125

Editing Songs..................................................................................125

Basic Operation of the Editing Functions............................125

Undoing Edits (Undo)............................................................126

Copying Measures (Copy).....................................................126

Copying Rhythm Patterns to Create Rhythm Parts...........127

Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize) .....................127

Deleting Measures (Delete)....................................................128

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert).........................................128

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose)..........................129

Making Measures Blank (Erase) ...........................................129

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange)........................................130

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit) ..........................130

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit) .............131

Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map)...........131

Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs ...................................132

Changing the Tempo Within the Song........................................132

Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song ...............132

Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure....................133

Contents

Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles .........................134

Creating Original Styles (User Styles).........................................134

Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music Styles

(Style Composer) (KR-7) ........................................................134

Creating a Style from a Song You Composed Yourself

(Style Converter) .....................................................................136

Saving a User Style.........................................................................139

Deleting Saved User Styles....................................................140

Copying Styles on Disks to the User Memory (KR-7) ..............141

Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory to Disks (KR-7)........141

Chapter 8 Various Settings ..................................142

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano..............................142

Procedure .................................................................................142

Adjusting Resonance (Resonance)........................................142

Changing the Tuning (Tuning).............................................143

Changing How Rapidly Sounds Are Expressed According to the Force Used to Play the Keys (Hammer Response)

(KR-7)........................................................................................144

Adjusting the Resonant Sounds (String Resonance)

(KR-7)........................................................................................144

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)......................145

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Arranger .......................145

Procedure .................................................................................145

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point).............146

Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or Tempo

(One Touch Setting)................................................................146

Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads

(Pedal Setting/User Functions) ............................................147

Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting) ..........................149

Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified

(Arranger Config) ...................................................................150

Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure.....................150

Changing the Settings for the Count-In and Countdown........151

Settings for the Count-In........................................................151

Settings for the Countdown ..................................................151

Other Settings .................................................................................152

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

Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune).............................152

Changing the Language (Language)....................................152

Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is Turned On

(Opening Message).................................................................153

Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the External

Display (External Display) (KR-7)........................................153

Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR-7 and External

Displays (User Image Display) (KR-7).................................154

Turning Off the Beat Indicator (Beat Indicator) .................155

Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is Turned

Off (Memory Backup).............................................................155

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)...................155

Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen).....................156

Clearing the “Favorites” (KR-5)...................................................156

Formatting the User Memory (KR-7)..........................................156

Automatically Starting the Quick Tour ......................................157

Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance

(Panel Lock).....................................................................................157

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices............ 158

Connecting MIDI Devices.............................................................158

Connectors ...............................................................................158

Making the Connections ........................................................159

Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments

(MIDI Ensemble) ............................................................................159

MIDI Settings..................................................................................160

Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx Channel)....................160

Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard

(Local Control).........................................................................160

Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/Bank

Select MSB/Bank Select LSB)................................................161

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

(Composer MIDI Out)............................................................161

Connecting to Audio Equipment.................................................162

Connectors ...............................................................................162

Making the Connections ........................................................162

Connecting a Computer................................................................163

Connect to the MIDI Connectors..........................................163

Connect to the Computer Connector ...................................163

Connectors ...............................................................................163

Making the Connections ........................................................163

Appendices........................................................... 166

Troubleshooting .............................................................................166

Error Messages ...............................................................................169

Tone List (KR-7)..............................................................................170

Tone List (KR-5)..............................................................................172

Drum Set List..................................................................................174

SFX Set List......................................................................................178

Effects List .......................................................................................179

Music Style List (KR-7)..................................................................180

Music Style List (KR-5)..................................................................181

Chord List........................................................................................182

Internal Song List ...........................................................................184

Rhythm Pattern List.......................................................................187

Parameters Stored to Internal Memory.......................................188

Music Files That the KR-7/5 Can Use.........................................189

The KR-7/5 allows you to use the following music files ..189

About the KR-7/5 Sound Generator....................................189

MIDI Implementation Chart.........................................................190

Main Specifications........................................................................191

Index...................................................................... 193

Before You Start Playing

Clip portion

Before You

Start Playing

Connect the Pedal Cable

Connect the Power Cord

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear panel of the KR-7/5.

fig.00-01

Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7)

As shown in the diagram, connect the speaker cable leading from the speaker box of the stand to the speaker connector located on the rear panel of the KR-7.

Push the speaker cable in until it clicks into position.

KR-7 Rear

Insert the included power cable into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the KR-7/5, and then plug it into an electrical outlet.

NOTE

Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

fig.00-02

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-5)

fig.00-03

(1)

(2)

Speaker connector

Speaker cable

NOTE

Do not place containers holding liquids (such as flower vases), insecticide, perfume, alcohol, or similar substances on top of this piano. The speakers of this piano are mounted beneath the upper surface, and face upwards. Malfunctions or accidents may occur if liquids contact any part of the speakers.

Speakers

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

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.

NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the music stand.

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-7)

1. Grasping the music stand with both hands, lift it

toward you until its in the upright position.

2. Use the support on the back of the music stand to keep

the stand in place.

The angle of the music stand can be set to any of three positions.

fig.mu_stand

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

■ Adjusting the Position of the

Music Stand

Grasp the music stand with both hands, and pull it toward yourself to adjust the position.

fig.mu_stand2

■ Folding Down the Music Stand

1. Grasp the music stand with both hands, and gently

push it in until it stops.

2. Raise the support located on the back of the music

stand, then gently fold down the music stand.

■ 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

Opening/Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and slide it away from yourself.

To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and lower it softly after it has been fully extended.

fig.00-05

NOTE

When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the KR-7/5, adult supervision should be provided.

NOTE

If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed first to prevent accidents.

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.

■ Removing the Music Stand

You can remove the music stand from the piano. This allows you to place a notebook computer on the piano.

Position the music stand so it’s upright, then remove the three screws, as shown.

You can remove the screws using a coin.

fig.mu_stand3

NOTE

Be careful not to lose the screws that you removed from the music stand, or put them where they might be swallowed by small children.

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-7/5 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

Power

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-7/5 will go dark, and the power will be turned off.

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

About the Pedals

Adjusting the Sound’s

The pedals have the following functions, and are used mainly for piano performance.

fig.00-08.e

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper 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-7/5 simulates this sympathetic resonance.

You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper pedal. Please refer to “Adjusting Resonance (Resonance)” (p. 142).

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.

Volume and Brilliance

Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.

Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of the sound.

fig.00-07.e

Min Max

Mellow

Bright

Connecting Headphones

The KR-7/5 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this allows you to play without having to worry about 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-7/5.

fig.00-04.e

Phones jack x 2

About the Adjuster

When you move the KR-7/5 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

❍ Rotate the adjuster to lower it so that it is in firm contact

with the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

fig.00-09.j

Adjuster

P h o n e s

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-7/5 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.

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy karaoke with the KR-7/5.

fig.00-10

Mic Volume knob

Mic Echo knob

(KR-5)

Mic In jack

1. Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In

jack on the lower-right area of the instrument.

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

jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

3. Rotate the [Mic Echo] knob to adjust the echo level

(KR-5).

The KR-7 does not feature an [Mic Echo] knob. When you want to adjust the mic echo on the KR-7, refer to “Adjusting the Echo (Echo)” (p. 38).

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-7, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.

• 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 Display (KR-7)

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) (KR-7)” (p. 153). For more on displaying images, refer to “Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR-7 and External Displays (User Image Display) (KR-7)” (p. 154).

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.

■ Making the Connections

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

KR-7 Rear

Ext Display Connector

(Mini)

Display Cable

(Sold separately)

D-sub 15 pin

(Mini)

External Display

1. Turn off the power to the KR-7 and the display to be

connected.

2. Use display cable (sold separately) to connect the

display to the Ext Display connector on the KR-7.

3. Switch on the KR-7.

4. Switch on the connected display.

Before You Start Playing

Before You

Start Playing

About the Touch Screen

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

You can also remove the music stand, then place the display there so that it faces forward. For instructions on removing the music stand, refer to “Removing the Music Stand” (p. 19).

When using the KR-7 with a display placed on it, be sure to note the following precautions.

• Make sure the display sits stably on the KR-7 before use.

• Do not let the base of the display rest on any of the music stand’s moving parts. Keep the base of the display within one of the areas shown by the dotted lines in the illustration below.

Areas for placing the display

The KR-7/5 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. 156) to correct the pointer position.

NOTE

Do not place items on the touch screen.

■ Adjusting the Contrast of the

Screen

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast knob located at the right side of the screen.

• If you are placing the display on top of the KR, we recommend using a liquid crystal display (LCD). If using a cathode ray tube (CRT) display, take extra care to ensure that the display rests stably on the instrument.

Turning the Power Off

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

1. Turn the volume all the way down on the KR-7.

2. Turn off the KR-7.

3. Turn off the connected display.

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

Main Screens

■ Piano Screen

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 24.

■ Basic Screen

The following screen is called Basic screen.

Song name or

Tempo

Music Style name

Beat Measure

The Tone names are selected appear.

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

■ Using the Main Icons

With the KR-7/5, 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.

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.

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>.

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

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-7/5 will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.

• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 29), the keyboard returns to a single section.

• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 20).

• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.

• The effect is automatically set to “Sympathetic Resonance” (p. 36).

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-onehalf-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. 90) 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. 142).

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

is set at different heights.

or to open and close the lid.

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

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

Chapter 1 Performance

The KR-7/5 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.

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1. 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. 170, p. 172).

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

(p. 27).

2. Select a tone, then touch the tone name.

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.

3. Touch <Exit>.

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

Chapter 1 Performance

■ Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

You can use the keyboard to play percussion sounds or effects like sirens and animal sounds.

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Chapter 1

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

2. 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.

3. 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. 174) and “SFX Set List” (p. 178).

Chapter 1 Performance

■ 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.

1. Press any Tone button.

The tone selection screen appears.

2. Touch <Search>.

The following “Tone search screen” appears.

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Condition Search screen Name Search screen

Chapter 1

Touch here to switch these screens.

Searching by Conditions

3. Touch <Category> or <Genre>, then use the [-] [+] buttons and the dial to

select the search conditions.

4. Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display. Touch the tone name to select the tone. Touch <Exit> to return to the tone search screen.

Searching by Tone Name

3 Touch <By Name>.

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

4. Decide which character is to be used for the search.

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.

In condition search, tones satisfying all of the selected search criteria are sought.

The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.

5. 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.

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Grand Piano 1

Chapter 1

Strings

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

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The tone that was sounding before you switched to layer performance, plus the tone indicated in the lower part of the display, are now played together.

Here, the tone appearing in the upper part of the display is called the “right-hand tone,” and the tone appearing in the lower part of the display is called the “layer tone.”

Changing the tones

2. Touch the name of the tone to be changed.

The tone name will be highlighted in white.

3. Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 25).

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

The display returns to the Basic screen.

Cancelling the Layer

5. Touch <Layer>.

When you select an internal song or music file that includes the lyrics data, <lyrics> appears in the Basic screen. Touch this to display the lyrics.

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. 30).

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. 67).

The <Layer> icon reverts to black, and the layer performance is cancelled. Now when you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.

Playing Different Tones with the Left

and Right Hands (Split)

Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the “split point.”

The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”

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Split Point

Grand Piano 1Acoustic Bass

1. At the Basic screen, touch <Split>.

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Chapter 1 Performance

Chapter 1

You can change the split point; refer to “Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point)” (p. 146).

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 lefthand section of the keyboard.

Here, the tone appearing at the right part of the display is called the “right-hand tone,” and the tone appearing at the left part of the display is called the “left-hand tone.”

Changing the Tones

2. Touch the name of the tone to be changed.

The tone name will be highlighted in white.

3. Press a Tone button to select the tone (p. 25).

When you select an internal song or music file that includes the lyrics data, <lyrics> appears in the Basic screen. Touch this to display the lyrics.

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. 30).

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

The display returns to the Basic screen.

Cancelling the Split

5. Touch <Split>.

The <Split> icon reverts to black, and the split performance is cancelled. When you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.

You can change the volume

alance between the left- and right-hand parts of the keyboard; refer to “Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part (Part Balance)” (p. 67).

Chapter 1 Performance

Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously

Turning on both layer performance and split performance allows you to split the keyboard into two sections while playing two layered Tones in the right-hand part.

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Chapter 1

■ Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps

(Octave Shift)

When using layer performance (p. 28) or split performance (p. 29), you can change the pitch of the keyboard’s sound in octave units. This function is called “Octave Shift.” For example, when using a layer performance, you can change the pitch of each sound and layer the sounds. You can make the pitch of the keyboard’s left-hand part match the pitch of the right-hand part during split performance.

When the keyboard has been divided into upper and lower sections, the damper pedal is applied to only the upper section. If you want to add lingering reverberations to the notes of the lower section, see “Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting/User Functions)” (p. 147).

You cannot use Octave Shift when using a single tone for the entire keyboard or in the right-hand Tone during layer performances.

1. On the Basic screen, touch <Layer> or <Split>.

The KR-7/5 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.

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4. Touch Octave <-> or <+> in the lower part of the screen to adjust the

pitch of the sound.

Each time you touch <+>, the pitch is raised one octave. Each time you touch <->, the pitch is lowered one octave. The sound can be changed from two octaves lower than the original sound (-2) to two octaves above the original (+2). Touch <Exit> to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.

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Roland KR 7 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Introduction

Main Features

How To Use This Manual

■ Conventions Used in This Manual

Panel Descriptions

KR-7

Balance

Performance Pads

Rhythm Partner

Record/Playback

KR-5

Balance

Rhythm Partner

Performance Pads

19. Main Buttons

Record/Playback

Rear Panel

Bottom Panel

Contents

Before You Start Playing

Connect the Pedal Cable

Connect the Power Cord

Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7)

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-5)

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-7)

■ Folding Down the Music Stand

■ Using the Music Holders

Opening/Closing the Lid

Turning the Power On and Off

■ Removing the Music Stand

About the Pedals

Connecting Headphones

Connecting a Microphone

Connecting an External Display (KR-7)

■ Making the Connections

About the Touch Screen

Main Screens

■ Piano Screen

■ Basic Screen

■ Using the Main Icons

Chapter 1 Performance

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

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

■ Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

■ Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)

Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)