Roland LX-10 User Manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table 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.

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.

201b

NEUTRAL
LIVE

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING THE

UNIT SAFELY” (p. 8), and “Important Notes” (p. 11). These sections provide important information concerning

the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of

every feature provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be

saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the LX-10. To ensure that you obtain the maximum
enjoyment and take full advantage of the LX-10’s functionality, please read this owner’s manual
carefully.

About the Manual

You should first read the “Before You Play” (p. 18) section of the owner’s manual (this document). This
explains how to connect the power cord and turn on the power.

This owner’s manual explains everything from basic operations that use the LX-10’s playback
functions to more advanced operations, such as using the LX-10 to record a song.

Conventions in this Manual

In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following conventions.

• Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or a knob, such as the [Piano]
button.

• Lines that begin with or an asterisk * are cautionary statements that you must be sure to
read.

• The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional, related information are given like this:
(p. **).

• This document uses screen shots for explanatory purposes. Please be aware that the settings in
these explanatory screen shots may not match the actual factory settings (Tone names, etc.).

NOTE

Features of the LX-10

Piano sounds with rich resonance and broad expressive range

The LX-10 uses a 88-key stereo multi-sampling piano sound generator that realistically reproduces
even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, providing a faithful simulation of the sounds of a
high-quality concert grand piano. With a maximum polyphony of 128 notes, it has ample capability
even for performances that make extensive use of pedaling.

It contains not only piano sounds, but a total of more than 300 different sounds covering a wide range
of musical styles. You can also play a drum set from the keyboard.

“Ivory feel” keyboard for realistic grand piano playing sensation

The unrivaled feel of the ivory and ebony traditionally used in the highest quality piano keyboards has
been replicated using modern technology in the “ivory feel” keyboard. The white keys are a two-piece
structure consisting of a base material and surface, providing a natural appearance as well as the ideal
combination of strength and response.

The progressive hammer action II (PHA II) gives you a highly natural touch in which the low ranges
have an appropriate weightiness and the high ranges have a light playing feel. In addition, the
escapement mechanism that causes a distinctive sense of “click” when you play a note softly has also
been faithfully replicated, giving the LX-10 a high degree of playability.

To ensure sanitary conditions under extended use, long-lasting antibacterial processing has also been
applied.

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Compact design with an air of sophistication

With a traditional design featuring a subdued color scheme and mirror-finish panel, the LX-10 is only
45 cm deep, while exuding a sense of sophistication and quality.

An enveloping sound field

The sound reproduction system features six speakers, delivering the full, rich sound of a piano
throughout its full range, low through high.

You’ll experience an enveloping sound field that emanates not only from speakers near your feet, but
also from the top of the unit.

You can open or close the lid to change the tonal character in the same way as adjusting the lid of a
grand piano.

Versatile functionality you expect from a digital piano

Piano Designer

The LX-10 rivals the sound and expressive power of a grand piano, with careful simulation of the
changes in sound produced by opening or closing the grand piano lid, the subtle sounds of releasing
a key, the sympathetic resonance between strings, and the sound of the damper pedal being pressed
to move the damper away from the strings.

These aspects of the sound can be customized to your taste.

Introduction

Concert hall reverberation

In addition to high-quality reverberation effects, the LX-10 provides a 3D Sound Control function,
which reproduces the spatial depth of a full concert grand piano, and a Dynamics Sound Control
function, which enhances the coherence and power of the sound.

You can also enjoy a special presence effect when performing with headphones.

Versatile functions to assist practicing, and built-in piano songs with
accompaniment

The metronome function, a “3-track recorder,” and internal preset songs with orchestral
accompaniment and an included score collection (containing sixty songs) make the LX-10 an
excellent choice for piano lessons.

Perform and save data

Data you perform using the recorder can be saved on a separately available floppy disk drive or USB
memory device.

In addition to a floppy disk drive or USB memory, you can connect a commercially available USB-type
CD drive and play back SMF music files, music CDs, or audio data.

SMF music files from USB memory, floppy disk, or CD-ROM can also be saved in internal memory.

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Contents

Introduction......................................... 4

About the Manual.........................................................................4

Conventions in this Manual..................................................4

Features of the LX-10...................................................................4

USING THE UNIT SAFELY..................... 8

Important Notes ................................ 11

Names of Things and What They Do 14

Front Panel....................................................................................14

Bottom Panel (Rear)...................................................................16

Bottom Panel (Front Bottom Left) ........................................16

Bottom Panel (Front Right) .....................................................17

Before You Play.................................. 18

Getting Ready to Play................................................................18

Connecting the Speaker Cable..........................................18

Connecting the Pedal Cord.................................................18

Connecting the Power Cord...............................................18

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

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

Using the Music Rest.............................................................20

Turning the Power On/Off.......................................................20

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance..................21

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display.............................21

About the Pedals.........................................................................22

Listening through Headphones ............................................23

Using the Headphone Hook...............................................23

Using External Memory ............................................................24

Connecting USB Memory ....................................................24

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive ........................................24

Using CD.........................................................................................24

Connecting a CD Drive .........................................................24

Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones

(Rotary Effect).......................................................................... 37

Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)..... 38

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance

(Twin Piano)..................................................................................40

Changing the Way in which the Sound is Heard

(Twin Piano Mode)................................................................. 41

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)............42

Changing the Tone Variations........................................... 43

Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play ............... 44

Performing with Different Tones in the Left and Right

Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)......................................... 45

Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations ..............46

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point..............................47

Performing with the Metronome.........................................48

Changing the Tempo............................................................48

Changing the Beat................................................................. 49

Changing the Volume ..........................................................49

Sounding a Count to Keep Your Timing Accurate.........49

Playing Back Songs............................ 50

Listening to Songs .....................................................................50

Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)....52

Listening to Each Part Separately......................................... 54

Determining the Volume of a Muted Part ....................55

Changing the Song Playback Volume................................ 55

Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Data and Music

CDs ..............................................................................................55

Changing the Tempo of a Song............................................ 56

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)............56

Changing the Tempo of Audio Data or a Music CD

(Audio Tempo) ........................................................................ 57

Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback

Transpose).....................................................................................58

Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center

Cancel)............................................................................................59

Listening to Demo Songs .................. 25

Listening to the Tone Demo Songs......................................25

Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs.....................27

Performing ......................................... 28

Performing with a Variety of Sounds...................................28

Adjusting the Piano Sound to Your Taste

(Piano Designer)..........................................................................29

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch).............32

Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound

(3D Sound Control) ....................................................................33

Adding Liveliness to the Sound

(Dynamics Sound Control) ......................................................34

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect)...........35

Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect.............................35

Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound (Effects) ...............36

Editing the Effect Settings...................................................36

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Recording ........................................... 60

Recording Your Keyboard Performance............................61

Recording Your Performance Separately

for Each Hand ..............................................................................63

Recording Your Playing Along with a Song......................66

Erasing Recorded Performances........................................... 69

Saving Your Performance ................. 70

Initializing the Memory............................................................70

Saving and Copying .................................................................. 72

Saving the Songs You Record................................................ 73

Deleting a Song ..........................................................................75

Copying a Song........................................................................... 77

Contents

Various Settings................................. 79

Basic Operation in Function Mode.......................................79

Tuning Settings ...........................................................................80

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments

(Master Tuning).......................................................................80

Equalizer Settings .......................................................................81

Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) ................81

Song Playback Settings ............................................................82

Determining the Parts that Sound (Part Mute)............82

Using the [Accomp] Button to Switch the Part to be

Muted (Accomp Track) .........................................................82

Changing the Song Playback Method (Play Mode) ...82

Changing the CD Settings .......................................................83

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back

(CD/Audio Type) .....................................................................83

Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and

Accompaniment (CD/Audio Sync)...................................83

Metronome Setting....................................................................83

Changing the Sound of the Metronome

(Metronome Sound)..............................................................83

Changing How the Metronome Marks the Beat

(Metronome Pattern) ............................................................83

Sounding a Count Before the Melody Begins

(Countdown)............................................................................84

Selecting the Count-down Sound

(Countdown Sound)..............................................................84

Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Count-down

(Countdown Part)...................................................................84

Keyboard Settings ......................................................................84

Specifying What the Key Transpose will Affect

(Transpose Mode)...................................................................84

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave

Shift) ............................................................................................84

Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch is Set to

“Fixed” (Fix Velocity)..............................................................84

Pedal Settings...............................................................................85

Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied

(Damper/Center/Left Pedal Part).....................................85

Changing How the Pedals Work

(Center/Left Pedal Func)......................................................85

MIDI Settings ................................................................................85

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a

Sequencer (Local Control)...................................................85

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Ch.)86
Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

(Composer MIDI Out) ............................................................86

Other Settings..............................................................................86

Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK).................................86

Specifying the V-LINK Transmission Channel ..............87

Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver) ..........87

Changing the External Memory Setting

(Ext. Memory Mode) ..............................................................87

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)...............................88

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode)...88
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons

During SMF Playback (Track Assign) ...............................88

Switching On/Off the Display of Lyrics (Lyrics) ...........88

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones

(Recommended Tone) .........................................................89

Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen

(Language) ...............................................................................89

Remembering the Settings (Memory Backup)............89

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition

(Factory Reset)......................................................................... 90

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)..................................91

Connecting to Other Devices ............ 92

Connecting to Audio Equipment......................................... 92

Connecting Speakers to the LX-10 and Outputting

Sounds .......................................................................................92

Playing Sounds of an Audio Device

through the LX-10 .................................................................93

Connecting to MIDI Devices................................................... 94

Connecting a Computer to the LX-10 ............................94

Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module

by Playing the LX-10 .............................................................94

Connecting a Computer.......................................................... 95

Troubleshooting ................................ 96

Error Messages................................. 100

Tone List ........................................... 101

Internal Song List............................. 108

Parameters Stored

in Memory Backup ........................... 109

Music Files That the LX-10 Can Use 110

MIDI Implementation Chart............111

Main Specifications..........................112

Index .................................................114

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.

Do not disassemble or modify

002a

Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.

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Do not repair or replace parts

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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Do not use or store in the following types of
locations

004

• 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

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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Do not place in an unstable location

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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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 power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct
voltage

008a

The unit should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions, or
as marked on the rear side of unit.

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Use only the included power cord

008e

Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with any other
device.

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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy
objects on it

009

Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place
heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will
damage the power cord, and may cause short circuits
or faulty connections, possibly resulting in fire or
electrical shock.

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Avoid extended use at high volume

010

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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Do not insert foreign objects

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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Turn off the power if an abnormality or
malfunction occurs

012a

Immediately turn the power off, remove the power
cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor­mation” page when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.

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Do not allow children to use without supervision

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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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

014

Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)

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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable
number of other devices

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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Do not use overseas

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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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or
DVD player

023

If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional
audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high
volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.

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Do not place containers of water on the unit

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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Place in a well ventilated location

101a

The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper venti­lation.

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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting
the power cord

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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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug

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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Manage cables for safety

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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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this unit

106

Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.

Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before
cleaning

109a

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

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet

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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Cautions when opening/closing the lid

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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Keep small items out of the reach of children

118c

To prevent small items such as the following from
being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the
reach of children.

• Included items

• Screws for assembling the stand

• Wing nut for headphone hook

• Removed parts

• Volume knob

• Brilliance knob

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with
wet hands

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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Cautions when moving this unit

108d

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

1

• Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to
the stand have not become loose. Fasten them
again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

2

• Disconnect the power cord.

3

• Disconnect external devices.

4

• Raise the adjuster of the stand (p. 22).

5

• Close the lid and top board.

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Important Notes

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being
used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter
(such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or
air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the
way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply
noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce
audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical
outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit
and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or
damage to speakers or other devices.

308

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

Placement

351

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

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception.
Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

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

354b

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

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets
(condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or
malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this
condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it
to stand for several hours, until the condensation has
completely evaporated.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on
the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or
otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

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

359

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

add

• This unit is designed to be stable. However, if you are placing
it at a distance from the wall, please install the included anti­tipping hardware to ensure maximum safety.
For details on installing the anti-tipping hardware, refer to the
assembly leaflet.

Maintenance

• 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.

• 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.

401b

• To clean other part, 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.

403

• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural
oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it
using commercially available metal polisher.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory
may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data
should always be backed up on a USB memory, or written
down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is
taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such
as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we
regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and
Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

11

Important Notes

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 USB memory.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of
data that was stored on a internal memory or a USB 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.

555

• A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during
normal operation.

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).

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.

562

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

565

• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure
that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the
instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the
keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design
of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up
getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered,
you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect
the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with
the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or
contact the nearest Roland Service Center.

Add

• The horizontal bars that connect the main unit to the bottom
of the front legs are quite strong; however for safety’s sake,
please do not allow children to get on them.

Floppy Disk Handling

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

651

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended
temperature range: 10–50 degrees C (50–122 degrees F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such

as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

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

fig.DiskProtect.e.eps

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.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

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Important Notes

USB Memory Handling

(Using Optional USB Memory)

704

• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.

705

• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow
them to become dirty.

708

• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic
components, so please observe the following points when
handling it.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,

discharge any static electricity that might be present in
your body before handling USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations

such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–
50 degrees C)

• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.

Addition

• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with
the external memory connector and insert it without using
excessive force. The external memory connector may be
damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB
memory.

Addition

• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire,
coins, other types of device) into the external memory
connector. Doing so will damage the external memory
connector.

Addition

• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.

Addition

• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of
time, close the USB memory cover.

Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)

(Using Optional CD-Drive)

Add

• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

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

801

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded
surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not
be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially
available CD cleaner.

Add

• Keep the disc in the case.

Add

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

Add

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

Add

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

Add

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

Add

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

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

Add

* XGLite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha

Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

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Names of Things and What They Do

8

910111213

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Front Panel

1

[Power] switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 20).

2

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume of the LX-10 (p. 21).
If headphones are connected, this adjusts the

headphone volume (p. 23).

3

[Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 21).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the keyboard and/or song (p. 38).
By holding down this button and pressing the [Split]

button, you can adjust the volume balance between
the two sounds when using Dual play (p. 44).

[Split] button

Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand
areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each
area (p. 45).

13

4

[V-LINK] button

Turns V-LINK on/off (p. 86).

5

[Effects] button

Lets you apply a variety of effects to the sound (p.

36).
You can also set a number of different functions

when this button and the [3D] button are held down
(p. 79).

6

[3D] button

Adds a sense of depth to the sound (p. 33).
By holding down this button and pressing the

[Reverb] button to change the setting, you can make
the sound more expressive (p. 34).

7

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear
when performing in a concert hall (p. 35).

[Twin Piano] button

Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,
allowing two people to perform in the same registers
(p. 40).

Tone buttons

Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you
play the keyboard (p. 28).

[Metronome/Count In] button

Turns the metronome on/off (p. 48).
This also lets you sound a count before the song

begins, so that you can match the timing of your
playing to the song (p. 49).

[Piano Designer] button

Here you can adjust the character of the piano sound
to your taste by modifying parameters such as the
sympathetic resonances of the piano strings (p. 29).

14

Names of Things and What They Do

20

212223

24

15

14

16

14

Display

This shows the sound name, song number, tempo,
time signature, and the value of various settings.

15

[Tempo/Beat] (▲) button

Here you can adjust the tempo and time signature of
the metronome (p. 48).

16

[Song] (▼) button

This lets you select the song to play back (p. 50).

17

[ ] (–) button

You can select the preceding song by pressing this
button while the song select screen is displayed (p.

50).
If you hold down this button while a song is playing,

the song will be rewound (p. 51).
Use this button to select variations of the sound

you’re playing on the keyboard (p. 28).
This button is also used to edit various values.

18

[ ] (+) button

You can select the next song by pressing this button
while the song select screen is displayed (p. 50).

If you hold down this button while a song is playing,
the song will be fast-forwarded (p. 51).

Use this button to select variations of the sound
you’re playing on the keyboard (p. 28).

This button is also used to edit various values.

2117 18 19 20 22 23 24

[ ] (Rec) button

This lets you record your own performance into the
LX-10 (p. 60).

Track buttons

You can use these buttons to play back or record
your performance separately for each hand (p. 54,
p. 63).

The right-hand performance of internal preset songs
is assigned to the [Right] button, the left-hand
performance to the [Left] button, and the remaining
parts of the performance to the [Accomp] button.

[Key Touch] button

This lets you adjust the touch sensitivity of the
keyboard (p. 32).

You can listen to the demo songs by holding down
this button and pressing the [File] button (p. 25).

[File] button

This lets you save a recorded song in internal
memory or in USB memory (p. 73).

You can also copy songs between internal memory
and USB memory (p. 77).

[Display Contrast] knob

This adjusts the brightness of the screen (p. 21).

19

[ ] (Play/Stop) button

Use this button to play/stop an internal preset song
or a song you’ve recorded (p. 50).

This button is also used to begin recording your
performance (p. 60).

15

Names of Things and What They Do

27

28

31

32

Bottom Panel (Rear)

fig.Rearpanel.eps

25 26 27 28

25

Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

Here you can connect an audio device or another
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the
connected device through the LX-10’s speakers (p.

93).

26

Output jacks (L/Mono, R)

You can connect an audio device or external
powered speakers here to reproduce the LX-10’s
sound (p. 92).

Pedal connector

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

Ac In (AC Inlet)

Connect the included power cord here (p. 18).

Bottom Panel (Front Bottom Left)

fig.JackPanel.eps

29 32

29

Phones jacks

Here you can connect headphones. The LX-10 lets
you use two sets of headphones simultaneously (p.

23).

30

MIDI Out/In connectors

You can connect these to external MIDI devices to
transfer performance data (p. 94).

30

31

USB connector

You can connect this to your computer for
transferring performance data (p. 95).

Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

Here you can connect an audio device or another
electronic musical instrument, and listen to the
connected device through the LX-10’s speakers (p.

93).

16

Bottom Panel (Front Right)

fig.ExtMemoryPort.eps

33

33

External Memory connector

Here you can connect USB memory, a floppy disk
drive, or a CD drive, and play back stored songs (p.

50). You can also use USB memory to save a song
you’ve recorded on the LX-10 (p. 73).

By rotating the base you can neatly store the USB
memory or USB cable.

Names of Things and What They Do

* CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector

cannot be used.

17

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Before connecting cables to the bottom panel (the
back edge of the LX-10’s bottom), you’ll need to
remove the rear board upper.

To remove the rear board upper, remove the three
screws from the locations shown in the illustration.

Rear Board Upper

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand
into the SPEAKER connector located at the rear of
the LX-10’s bottom panel.

Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s
connector, and insert it until you hear it click
securely into place.

fig.SpeakerCable.eps

Connecting the Power Cord

1.

Make sure that the [Power] switch located at

the left side of the front panel is off (in the
upward position).

fig.PowerOff-e.eps

Upward

position

OFF

2.

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward

the left to minimize the volume.

Connect the included power cord to the AC In

3.

(AC Inlet) located at the rear of the bottom
panel.

4.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an

AC outlet.

fig.PowerCord.eps



Connecting the Pedal Cord

Plug the pedal cord extending from the stand into
the Pedal connector located at the rear of the LX­10’s bottom panel.

fig.PedalCord.eps

18

NOTE

3

4

You must use the power cord included with the LX-10.

Before You Play

Opening/Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly.

The lid of the LX-10 is designed to close softly even if

NOTE

1.

you remove your hands from it. However, it will close
quite abruptly if it has been opened only slightly. Be
careful not to pinch your fingers.

To open thelid, use both hands to lift it.

Opening/Closing the Top Lid

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

Opening the Top Lid

1.

2.

3.

The top lid must be opened or closed by an adult.

Do not force the top lid backward; doing so will
damage it.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers.

Lift up the top lid.

Raise the topstick located at the right edge.

Gently lower the top lid.

To close the lid, use both hands to gently

2.

lower it.

NOTE

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

Closing the Top Lid

1.

Lift up the top lid.

Fold down the topstick.

2.

3.

Gently lower the top lid.

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Before You Play

Using the Music Rest

You can place music books or sheet music on the top edge of the
opened lid.

Tips for Placing Music

• Insert the sheet music into the groove on the top edge of the
lid.

• Crease sheet music so that it will stay open.
If this does not work, use paper clips to secure it.

Turning the Power On/Off

941

Once you’ve got everything connected properly, you

NOTE

Turning the Power On

1.

fig.VolumeMin-e.eps

2.

fig.PowerOn.eps

can turn on the power using the following procedure. If
you fail to perform these steps in the correct order, you
risk causing a malfunction or damaging your speakers.

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward

the left to minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

Lower

position

ON

• If the sheet music is thin, attach it to a clipboard before
placing it on the music Rest.

The power will turn on. The [Piano] button will light.

After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds by
playing the keyboard.

942

Due to a circuitry protection feature, this unit requires a

NOTE

3.

few moments after power is turned on before it is
ready for normal operation.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume

(p. 21).

20

Before You Play

Turning the Power Off

1.

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward

the left to minimize the volume.

fig.VolumeMin-e.eps

2.

Press the [Power] switch.

The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.

fig.PowerOff-e.eps

Upward

position

OFF

945

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

NOTE

off the [Power] switch, then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 11).

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the brightness of the LX-10’s display.

fig.Contrast-e.eps

To adjust the brightness, turn the [Display

1.

Contrast] knob located at the right of the
front panel.

Cautions Regarding the LCD Display

• You may notice something like vertical lines in the screen,
but this is due to the characteristics of a liquid crystal display,
and is not a malfunction.
You can minimize this by using the [Display Contrast] knob
to adjust the brightness of the screen.

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance

Here’s how to adjust the volume of your keyboard playing or the
playback volume of an internal song or USB memory song.

If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] knob to adjust
the headphone volume.

1.

Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall

volume.

Adjust the volume while you play the keyboard to produce
sound.

Turning the knob toward the right will increase the volume,
and turning it toward the left will decrease the volume.

2.

Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the

brightness of the sound.

Turning the knob toward the right will make the sound
brighter, and turning it toward the left will make the sound
more mellow.

fig.VolBri-e.eps

• The brightness may be affected by the temperature.

Min Max

Mellow

Bright

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Before You Play

About the Pedals

The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them
mainly when playing piano.

fig.Pedals-e.eps

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an

extended time even if you release your fingers from the
keyboard.

The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how
deeply you press the pedal.

Damper Pedal

About the Adjuster

If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve moved
the LX-10 to a different location), you can adjust the adjuster
located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.

• Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm
contact with the floor. The pedal may be damaged if there is
a gap between the adjuster and the floor. In particular, when
you’ve placed the LX-10 on carpet, you must turn the
adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the floor.

Adjuster

When you press the damper pedal of an acoustic piano, a slight
noise is heard when the damper frees the strings, and a richly
spacious resonance is added by the strings that vibrate in
sympathy with the strings of the notes you actually play. The LX­10 replicates the sound created when the damper releases the
string (“damper noise”) and the sympathetic vibration (“damper
resonance”).

You can modify the sound of the damper releasing the
string and the sound of the sympathetic vibration.
Refer to the Piano Designer function (p. 29) settings
“Damper Noise” and “Damper Resonance.”

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be
sustained.

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is

not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent
strength. This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic
piano.

The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to
which you press the pedal.

NOTE

22

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal.
Refer to “Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left
Pedal Func)” (p. 85).

If you disconnect the pedal cable from the LX-10 while
the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain
applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal
cable while the LX-10’s power is switched off.

Before You Play

Listening through Headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the LX-10 without disturbing
those around you, such as at night. Since the LX-10 has two
headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones
simultaneously.

If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect
them to either of the two headphone jacks.

fig.Headphones.eps

Headphones

Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang
them on the headphone hook of the LX-10.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook

1.

included with the LX-10 into the hole in the
bottom left of the LX-10 (refer to the figure
above).

Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure

2.

the headphone hook.

Wing Nut

1.

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack

located at the left of front side bottom of the
LX-10’s bottom panel.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output
from the LX-10’s speakers.

Use the LX-10’s [Volume] knob (p. 21) to

2.

adjust the headphone volume.

Cautions when Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid
rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to
handle either the plug or the headset.

• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device
is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the
volume before you plug in the headphones.

• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may
also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at an
appropriate volume.

• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

NOTE

fig.PhonesMark.eps

Headphone Hook

Do not hang anything other than headphones on the
headphone hook. Doing so may damage the
instrument or the hook.

If headphones are connected, a headphone symbol is
shown in the lower left of the screen.

23

Before You Play

Using External Memory

A song you’ve recorded on the LX-10 can be saved by copying it
to separately sold USB memory (p. 77). You can also copy songs
to a disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive.

SMF Music files or audio data saved on USB memory or floppy
disk can also be played back (p. 50).

Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from

NOTE

Connecting USB Memory

1.

fig.ConnectUSBMem.eps

Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if
other USB device is used.

Connect the USB memory to the External

Memory connector.

Using CD

You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved
SMF music files.

* You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES)

sold by Roland.

Precautions Concerning Use of the CD

• CDs that contain both music tracks and data will not play
correctly.

• The LX-10 is capable of playing back only commercial CDs
that conform the official standards-those that carry the
“COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.

• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that
incorporate copyright protection technology and other non­standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.

• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring
copyright protection technology and other non-standard
CDs, please consult the disc vendor.

• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete songs
recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.

931

Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is
firmly in place.

If you’re using new USB memory or floppy disk, you’ll
need to initialize (format) it on the LX-10. For details,
refer to “Initializing the Memory” (p. 70).

Installing the Floppy Disk Drive

Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the
mounting holes on the LX-10’s bottom panel.

* For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s

manual of the floppy disk drive.

Connecting a CD Drive

* The LX-10 does not support CD drives that are powered by

the USB bus. If you use a USB-bus-powered CD drive, you
must use the power supply included with the CD drive so
that the drive will operate under its own power.

1.

Switch off the power to the LX-10 and the CD

drive to be connected.

Connect the USB cable included with the CD

2.

drive to the External Memory connector on
the LX-10.

Turn on the power to the LX-10.

3.

4.

Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.

For information on how to perform the following CD-

NOTE

drive operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the
drive.

• Switching the power on and off

• Inserting and ejecting a CD

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A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found
to be compatible is available on the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/

Listening to Demo Songs

Listening to the Tone Demo Songs

Now, try listening to demo songs.
The LX-10 comes with seven demo songs.
The six Tone buttons and the [Twin Piano] button are each assigned one demo song.

981a

All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal

NOTE

enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

NOTE

No MIDI data for the music that is played will be output.

fig.Panel-Demo-e.eps

fig.d-Demo.eps

1.

Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button.

The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash.
The following appears in the display.

Button with tone demo

[Piano]

[E. Piano]

[Organ]

[Strings]

[Voice]

[Others]

[Twin Piano]

Demo content

Piano tone demo song

E. piano tone demo song

Organ tone demo song

Strings tone demo song

Demo song using Voice tones

Demo song using Guitar tones

Demo song using the Twin Piano function (p. 40)

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Listening to Demo Songs

When the following appears in the display

If there is the performance you recorded but have not yet saved, the following display will
appear if you attempt to select a song.

fig.d-SongDelete.eps

You cannot play back a demo song if memory contains an unsaved song.

If you want to delete your performance and play back the demo song, press the [ ] button.
If you don’t want to delete your performance, press the [ ] button. If you want to save
your recorded performance, refer to “Saving the Songs You Record” (p. 73).

2.

fig.d-DemoSongName.eps

3.

4.

Press one of the six Tone buttons or the [Twin Piano] button.

The songs will play consecutively, starting with the demo song you selected.
The button for the song currently being played back flashes on and off.

When playback of the last song is reached, playback continues by returning to the first song and
playing that again.

The display will show the name of the currently playing demo song.

To stop playback, press the flashing button.

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [File] button to exit Demo mode.

The indicators return to their previous state.

If a button is not flashing, it means that it has no demo song.

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Listening to Piano Designer Demo Songs

Here’s how you can listen to the differences in various sounds created by the Piano Designer
function (p. 29).

Hold down the [Key Touch] button and press the [File] button.

1.

The indicators for the Tone, [Twin Piano], and [Piano Designer] buttons flash.
The following appears in the display.

fig.d-Demo.eps

You can’t play back the demo songs if your recorded performance has not been saved. Either press
the [ ] button to erase your performance (p. 26), or press [ ] button and save your recorded

NOTE

performance (p. 73).

Listening to Demo Songs

2.

fig.d-DemoPnoDsgn1.eps

3.

4.

fig.d-DemoPnoDsgn2.eps

Press the [Piano Designer] button.

Several of the tone buttons at the left and the [Piano Designer] button will flash.
The piano designer demo screen appears.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select the demo you want to hear.

Press the flashing tone button.

The demo corresponding to the button you pressed will play.

By repeating steps 3 and 4, you can listen to other demos.

5.

Press the [Key Touch] button or the [File] button to exit Demo mode.

The indicators return to their previous state.

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Performing with a Variety of Sounds

The LX-10 features over 300 different internal sounds, allowing you to enjoy performing with
sounds suitable for many different types of music.

These onboard sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into six different groups,
each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.

The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected when the instrument’s power is turned on.

fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps

1.

fig.d-Piano001.eps

2.

fig.d-Piano003.eps

Press a Tone button to select a tone group.

You’ll hear the Tone assigned to Tone number 1 in the selected Tone Group. Try fingering the
keyboard.

The display will indicate the name and the number of the currently selected tone.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select a sound from the tone group.

The Tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.
The next time you select this Tone button, you’ll hear the tone you selected here.

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About the Tone name, refer to “Tone List” (p. 101).

For some sounds, there are keys that do not produce sound.

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Adjusting the Piano Sound to Your Taste (Piano Designer)

The LX-10 provides a “Piano Designer” function that lets you customize the piano sound by
adjusting aspects such as the sound of the sympathetically vibrating piano strings.

You can also save a favorite sound you’ve created (p. 89).

1.

Press the [Piano Designer] button.

The [Piano Designer] button will light, and the Piano Designer screen appears.

The Tone “Grand Piano 1” is selected.

2.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the setting you want to adjust, and press
the [ ] button to enter the setting screen.

There are four Piano Designer screens.

fig.d-PianoDesigner.eps

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3.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select the item you want to adjust.

4.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the setting.

The lid setting can also be adjusted using the [▲] [▼] buttons.

5.

Press the [Piano Designer] button to return to the previous screen.

Repeat steps 3–6 to adjust the piano sound to your taste.

6.

Press the [Piano Designer] button to return to the tone select screen.

7.

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Display

Parameter Value Description

Lid Open/Close Lid 0–6

Fixed, Super Light,

Key Touch

Light, Medium,
Heavy, Super
Heavy

Key Touch Offset

-10–0–9

Keyboard

Hammer Response

Off, 1–10

Hammer Noise -2–0–+2

Master Tuning

415.3–440.0–

466.2 Hz

Equal, Just (Major),
Just (Minor),

Temperament

Arabic, Kirnberger,
Meantone,
Pythagorean,
Werkmeister

Tuning

Tonic

C–B

Off, Preset, User

Stretch Tuning

(User: -50–0–+50)

Resonance

Damper
Resonance

Damper Noise

Duplex Scale

String Resonance

Key Off Resonance

Off, 1–10

Off, 1–10

Off, 1–10

Off, 1–10

Off, 1–10

Adjusts the extent to which the lid of the grand piano is open.
The sound will become more mellow as you close the lid of the piano in the screen.
The sound will become brighter as you open the lid of the piano in the screen.

Adjusts the touch sensitivity of the keyboard.
If you select “Fixed,” notes will sound at a uniform volume regardless of how
strongly you play the keyboard.

This lets you make further detailed adjustments to the keyboard sensitivity as
appropriate for the strength of your fingers.
Higher settings will produce a heavier playing feel.

This adjusts the time from when you play a key until the piano sound is heard.
Higher settings will produce slower response. If this is OFF, the sound will be heard
as soon as you strike the key, regardless of how strongly you strike it.

This adjusts the sound produced when the hammer of an acoustic piano strikes the
string. Higher settings will produce a louder sound of the hammer striking the
string.

This adjusts the LX-10s standard pitch (the pitch of the middle A note).

You can play classical styles such as Baroque using historic temperaments (tuning
methods).
Most modern songs are composed for and played in equal temperament, the most
common tuning in use today. But at one time, there were a wide variety of other
tuning systems in existence.
By playing in the temperament that was in use when a composition was created,
you can experience the sonorities of chords originally intended for that song.
For details, refer to “Temperaments” (p. 31).

When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the
tonic note for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds
to C for a major key or to A for a minor key).
If you choose an equal temperament, there’s no need to select a tonic note.

This lets you specify the amount of “stretched tuning,” a tuning method specifically
for pianos, in which the high range is tuned slightly sharper, and the low range is
tuned slightly flatter.
If you select “Preset,” a standard tuning curve created for the LX-10 will be used.
If you select “User,” you’ll be able to edit the stretched tuning yourself. Play the key
whose pitch you want to adjust, then use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust its pitch. (If
you adjust the “Preset” setting, the selection will change to “User.”)

This adjusts the damper resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic
vibration produced in strings other than those actually played when you press the
damper pedal).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.

This adjusts the damper noise of the acoustic piano sound (the sound of the
damper releasing the strings when you press the damper pedal).

This adjusts the sympathetic vibrations of an acoustic piano’s Duplex Scale (p. 31).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.

This adjusts the string resonance of the acoustic piano sound (the sympathetic
vibrations of strings for previously played notes that occur when you play another
note).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.

This adjusts sympathetic vibrations such as an acoustic piano’s key-off sound (the
subtle sound that occurs when you release a note).
Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder.

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Temperaments

Temperament Qualities

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Equal

Just (Major)

Just (Minor)

Arabic This tuning is suitable for the music of Arabia.

Kirnberger

Meantone

Pythagorean

Werkmeister

In this tuning, each octave is divided into twelve equal steps. Every interval
produces about the same amount of slight dissonance.

This tuning eliminates ambiguities in the fifths and thirds. It is unsuited to playing
melodies and cannot be transposed, but is capable of beautiful sonorities.

The Just tunings differ from major and minor keys. You can get the same effect
with the minor scale as with the major scale.

This is an improvement of the Meantone and Just tunings that provides a high
degree of freedom of modulation. Performances are possible in all keys (III).

This scale makes some compromises in just intonation, enabling transposition to
other keys.

This tuning, devised by the philosopher Pythagoras, eliminates dissonance in
fourths and fifths. Dissonance is produced by third-interval chords, but melodies
are euphonious.

This temperament combines the Meantone and Pythagorean tunings.
Performances are possible in all keys (first technique, III).

What is the Duplex Scale?

The Duplex Scale is a system of sympathetically vibrating strings sometimes included in
grand pianos.

These sympathetically vibrating strings are not struck directly with hammers, but sound by
vibrating in sympathy with the vibrations of other strings. By resonating with the overtones,
these strings add richness and brilliance to the sound. These sympathetic strings are added
only to the high register above approximately C4. Since they do not have a damper (a
mechanism that stops them from sounding), they will continue sounding even after you play
a note and then release it to stop the sound of the string that was actually struck.

Duplex scaling is often seen on expensive grand pianos, but some manufacturers do not use
it. It is rarely used on upright pianos.

Saving the Piano Designer Settings

The piano sound you create using Piano Designer will return to its original state when you
turn off the power. If you want to keep the sound you created so that it will be preserved
even when the power is off, execute the Memory Backup operation (p. 89) to save your
settings.

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Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

You can change the touch sensitivity, or response of the keys. You can adjust the keyboard
touch as appropriate for the playing strength of the person who is performing.

fig.Panel-KeyTouch-e.eps

Press the [Key Touch] button so it’s flash.

1.

fig.d-KeyTouch.eps

2.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the keyboard touch.

Indicate

Fixed Orange

Super Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

Super Heavy

3.

Press the [Key Touch] button so its illumination is turned off.

You can specify the volume at which the sound plays when the keyboard touch is set to “Fixed.”
Refer to “Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch is Set to “Fixed” (Fix Velocity)” (p. 84).

Button color Description

The sound plays at one set volume, regardless of the force used to play the
keys.

Green

Green

Dark

Red

Red

This setting produces the lightest keyboard touch.

You can achieve fortissimo (ff) play with a less forceful touch than usual, so the
keyboard feels lighter. This setting makes it easy to play, even for children.

This sets the standard keyboard touch. You can play with the most natural
touch. This is the closest to the touch of an acoustic piano.

You have to finger the keyboard more forcefully than usual in order to play
fortissimo (ff), so the keyboard touch feels heavier. Dynamic fingering adds
even more feeling to what you play.

This setting produces the heaviest keyboard touch.

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You can also specify the keyboard touch from the Piano Designer screen. There you can also make
more detailed settings for keyboard touch (p. 30).

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

Adding Spatial Depth to the Sound (3D Sound Control)

The LX-10 provides a “3D Sound Control” function, which creates the sense of spatial depth
that you experience when playing a grand piano. This function adds the natural resonance
and spaciousness that are characteristic of an acoustic piano.

fig.Panel-3D-e.eps

Press the [3D] button so it’s lit.

1.

The 3D Sound Control function will be turned on, and the sound will have more spatial depth.

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2.

fig.d-3DType.eps

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

While holding down the [3D] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the
spatial depth of the sound.

You can adjust the spatial depth over four levels.
Increasing the value will increase the spatial depth of the sound.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

You can change the way in which the 3D Sound Control function is applied (p. 88).

3D Sound Control cannot be applied to audio data or a music CD.

3D Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input jack or the sound of external devices
connected to the MIDI Out connector.

If the Piano Designer screen is displayed, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

When you turn Twin Piano on, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

If you use the Playback Transpose function (p. 58) or the Center Cancel function (p. 59) when a music

NOTE

CD song or an audio file is selected, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

Turning off 3D Sound Control

Press the [3D] button so its light is turned off.

1.

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Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics Sound Control)

You can add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.

fig.Panel-Dynamics-e.eps

1.

Hold down the [3D] button and press the [Reverb] button.

A screen appears, allowing you to select the type of Dynamics Sound Control.

fig.d-Dynamics.eps

2.

fig.d-Dynamics2.eps

3.

NOTE

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the desired sound control setting.

Off

Sharp

Clear

Power

Indicate

Dynamics sound control is turned off.

Creates a sound with boosted bass and treble.

Produces a sound with chords in the low registers that are clear and distinct.

Creates a sound with boosted bass.

Description

Press the [3D] button or the [Reverb] button.

You will return to the normal screen.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

For some sounds, you may hear distortion. If so, lower the master gain (p. 88).

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Dynamics Sound Control does not affect the sound from the Input jack or the sound of external

NOTE

devices connected to the MIDI Out connector.

Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect)

You can apply a reverb effect to the notes you play on the keyboard. With the reverb effect,
you obtain a pleasant reverberation, making it sound as if you were performing in a concert
hall or similar space.

fig.Panel-Reverb-e.eps

1.

Press the [Reverb] button so it’s lit.

Try fingering the keyboard.
The reverb effect is applied to the entire tone.

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Reverb cannot be applied to audio data or a music CD.

NOTE

Turning Off the Reverb Effect

1.

Press the [Reverb] button so its light is turned off.

NOTE

Reverb will not be applied if Twin Piano is turned on with Twin Piano Mode “2” selected.

Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect

You can select from ten levels of depth for the reverb effect.

1.

Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [-] [+] buttons.

The depth for the reverb effect appears in the display.

fig.d-ReverbDepth.eps

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

You cannot make separate reverb effect depth settings for each individual tone.

NOTE

The effect will be applied with the same depth to all tones.

NOTE

This will not change the reverb depth for the song that is playing back.

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Adding a Variety Effects to the Sound (Effects)

In addition to reverb, you can apply a variety of effects to the LX-10’s sounds.
These are referred to as “effects.” With the factory settings, an effect suitable for each tone is

selected.

NOTE

Effects may not be applied with some of sounds.

fig.Panel-Effects-e.eps

1.

Press the [Effects] button so it’s lit.

Try fingering the keyboard.
The effect is applied to the currently selected tone.

Some tones initially have effect applied. Selecting such a tone makes the [Effects] button light up
automatically.

Effects cannot be applied to audio data or a music CD.

NOTE

Turning Off the Effects

1.

Press the [Effects] button so its light is turned off.

Editing the Effect Settings

Here’s how to edit the settings of the effect.

1.

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [-] [+] buttons.

The screen will show the effect parameters and their values.

fig.d-EffectDepth.eps

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The most suitable type of effect is assigned for each tone.

Depending on settings such as 3D Sound Control, the effect may not be applied in some cases.

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Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones (Rotary Effect)

The Rotary effect is applied to some Organ tones you can select with the [Organ] button.
When one of these tones is selected, you can use the [Effects] button to change the speed of
the rotary effect.

What’s the Rotary Effect?

What the rotary effect does is to add a “spinning” effect similar to the sound of an organ using
a rotating speaker. In most rotary speakers, the high-frequency speaker and low-frequency
speaker rotate at different speeds. The LX-10 can simulate this complex type of modulation.

Press the [Effects] button to switch the speed of the rotary effect

1.

between rapid and slow rotation.

Pressing the [Effects] button toggles the rotary effect between fast and slow rotation.
If the [Effects] button is flashing rapidly, the rotary effect is being applied with the fast rotational

speed. If the [Effects] button is flashing slowly, the rotary effect is being applied with the slow
rotational speed.

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Changing the Key of the Keyboard (Key Transpose)

The “Key Transpose” function lets you play a song at a different key. If you’re accompanying
a singer, you can use the Key Transpose function to shift the pitch to a key that’s comfortable
for the singer while you continue playing in the same familiar key (fingering).

You can also use this function to transpose the pitch of your playing without changing your
fingering on the keyboard. For example, if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps
( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose to a key that’s easier for you to play.

fig.Panel-Transpose-e.eps

1.

fig.d-Transpose0.eps

On the LX-10, you can transpose the pitch of just the keyboard, or the pitch of the keyboard and song
together, or the pitch of just the song (Transpose Mode; p. 84).

When the LX-10 is shipped from the factory, it is set so that the pitch of the keyboard and song will be
transposed together “Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose)” (p. 58).

Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the key corresponding to
the tonic of the desired key. (In this case, the note will not sound.)

The Key Transpose settings value continues to appear in the display while the [Transpose] button is
held down.

With the [Transpose] button held down, you can change the value, even by pressing the [-] [+]
buttons.

The available range is -6–0–+5 (semitone steps).
If this is set to a value other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.
If the transpose value is not “0,” you can use the [Transpose] button to turn the Transpose function on/

off.
When you release the [Transpose] button, you return to the previous screen.

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By holding down the [Transpose] button and pressing both the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously,
the setting returns to its original value (0).

If you set Transpose Mode (p. 84) to “Song,” the Key Transpose function will not be applied.

NOTE

Example: Playing a Song in the Key of E Major After Transposition to C Major

Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the E key (since E is the tonic).
Counting from C as a reference point, one moves up four keys, including the black keys, to

reach E, thus “+4” appears in the display.

fig.d-Transpose4.eps

fig.Transpose.eps

If you play C E G It will sound E G#B

If you switch songs or turn off the power, the Transpose setting will return to “0.”

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Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

You can divide the keyboard into left and right areas so that two people can play the same
range of pitches.

This means that you’ll be able to use the keyboard as though it were two separate pianos.
For example, this provides a convenient way for one person to follow along with another

person’s performance to check it.

fig.TwinPiano.eps_80

C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1

fig.Panel-TwinPiano-e.eps

C4 C5 C6C3C4 C5C3 C6

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fig.d-TwinPiano.eps

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Press the [Twin Piano] button, getting its indicator to light.

When you turn Twin Piano on, the instrument will be in the following state.

• The keyboard will be divided into left and right areas, with “middle C” located in the center of
each area.

• The left and right areas will have the same sound (Grand Piano 1).

• The right pedal will be the damper pedal for the right area, and the left pedal will be the damper
pedal for the left area.

• If the Split function or the Dual function was on when you turned Twin Piano on, the Split function
and the Dual function will be turned off.

• 3D Sound Control and the effect will be off.

Turning Off Twin Piano

1.

Press the [Twin Piano] button so its illumination is turned off.

Changing the Way in which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

1.

Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the [-] [+] buttons.

You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard.

fig.d-TwinPianoMode.eps

Indicate

1

2

As usual, the sound will be heard from the right as you play toward the right of the keyboard,
and from the left as you play toward the left.

Notes played in the right area will be heard from the right speaker, and notes played in the
left area will be heard from the left speaker.

Description

If you set Twin Piano mode to “2,” reverb will no longer be applied when you turn on Twin Piano

NOTE

mode.

NOTE

For some sounds, the sound may not be split even if you set Twin Piano mode to “2.”

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

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Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

You can play two different sounds from a single key at the same time. This method of
performance is called “Dual Play.”

As an example, let’s try layering piano and strings sounds.

fig.Panel-Tones-e.eps

1.

Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.

The indicators for both buttons light.
Try fingering the keyboard. Both the piano and string sounds play.

Pressing two Tone buttons at the same time in this manner activates Dual Play.
Of the two selected tones, the one for the tone button at left is called “Tone 1” and the one for the

button at right is called “Tone 2.”

fig.d-Dual.eps

Here, the piano tone is the Tone 1 and the strings tone is the Tone 2.

NOTE

You can’t select Dual Play if you’ve turned on Split play or Twin Piano.

Turning Off Dual Play

Press any one of the Tone buttons.

1.

Now you’ll hear only the tone of the button you pressed.

Tone 1

Tone 2

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You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing the Pitch of the Tone
in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 84).

You can vary the volume-level balance of the two tones. Refer to “Changing the Volume Balance for
Dual Play” (p. 44).

If you press the pedals while using Dual Play, the effect will be applied to both Tone 1 and Tone 2.
However, you can change this setting so that the pedals will affect only one of the tones. Refer to
“Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Damper/Center/Left Pedal Part)” p. 85.

NOTE

Depending on the combination of the two tones, the effect may not be applied to Tone 2.

Changing the Tone Variations

Changing the Tone 1

1.

Press the [-] [+] buttons.

fig.d-Dual.eps

Changing the Tone 2

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fig.d-Dual.eps

1.

Hold down the Tone button for the Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone
buttons), and press the [-] [+] buttons.

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Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play

You can change the volume balance of the Tones 1 and 2.

fig.Panel-Balance-e.eps

1.

Hold down the [Transpose] button and press the [Split] button.

The current volume balance is shown.

fig.d-DualBalance.eps

2.

fig.d-DualBalance2.eps

3.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to change the volume balance.

The volume balance will change.
If you want to return to the original volume balance, press the [-] [+] buttons simultaneously.

Press the [Transpose] button or [Split] button to return to the tone select
screen.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

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Performing with Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)

Performing with the keyboard divided at a certain key into a left side and a right side is called
“Split Play,” and the point at which the keyboard is divided is called the “split point.”

In Split Play, you can have a different tone sound in the left and right sides.
When the instrument is turned on, the split point is set to “F 3.” The split point key is

included in the left side.
While in Split Play, a sound played in the right side is called a “right-hand tone,” and the

sound played in the left side is called a “left-hand tone.”

fig.SplitPoint-e.eps

Split Point (Power-up default: F 3)

fig.Panel-Split-e.eps

1.

2.

fig.d-Split.eps

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1A0 B0 C2 C3 C4 C5 C8B7

Left-hand Tone Right-hand Tone

As an example, here’s how to play the tone of the [Piano] button as part of a Split play.

Press the [Piano] button.

Now, the piano tone is selected.

Press the [Split] button, getting its indicator to light.

The keyboard will be divided into left and right sides.
The F 3 key forms the division between the left and right sides of the keyboard.

The right-hand section of the keyboard plays piano tone, and the left-hand section plays “A.
Bass+Cymbal” tone.

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Turning Off Split Play

1.

Press the [Split] button so its illumination is turned off.

The right-hand tone becomes the tone for the entire keyboard.

When you switch from Dual Play (p. 42) to Split Play, the Tone 1 used in Dual Play is selected as the
right-hand one for Split Play.

Switching Tone Groups and Tone Variations

Changing the Right-hand Tone

1.

Press the Tone button to choose a tone group.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select a variation tone.

2.

fig.d-Split.eps

Changing the Left-hand Tone

1.

Hold down the [Split] button and press the Tone button to choose a tone
group.

2.

Hold down the [Split] button and press the [-] [+] buttons to select a
variation tone.

fig.d-Split.eps

You can change the pitch of the left-hand tone an octave at a time. Refer to “Changing the Pitch of
the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)” (p. 84).

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Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

You can change the split point (the key at which the keyboard is divided).
The split point can be set to any value from B1 through B6.
This is set to “F 3” at the factory settings.

fig.SplitPoint-3-e.eps_78

Split Point (Power-up default: F 3)

C1 B1 B6A0 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

Range in which you can specify the split point (B1–B6)

fig.Panel-Split-e.eps

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1.

fig.d-SplitPoint.eps

Hold down the [Split] button and press a key set as the split point.

The key you pressed becomes the split point, and appears in the display.

The key being used as the split point belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.
The previous display will reappear when you release the [Split] button.
The name of the left-hand tone is displayed while you hold down the [Split] button.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

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Performing with the Metronome

You can perform while the metronome sounds. The LX-10 provides a versatile Metronome function.
You can adjust the volume or time signature of the metronome, and change the way that
beats are marked. If a song is playing, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time
signature of that song.

NOTE

The metronome will not sound while audio data or a music CD is playing.

fig.Panel-Metronome-e.eps

Press the [Metronome] button so it’s lit.

1.

The metronome screen appears, and the metronome will be heard.
The [Metronome] button flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time.

fig.d-Metronome.eps

The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

You can change the sound of the metronome (p. 83).

Stopping the Metronome Function

1.

Press the [Metronome] button so its light is turned off.

Changing the Tempo

Press the [Tempo/Beat] button several times so it’s lit in red.

1.

The tempo is displayed.
If audio data or a music CD song is selected, the “audio tempo” (p. 57) is displayed. In this case, press

the [Tempo/Beat] button once again to display the tempo.

fig.d-MetronomeTempo.eps

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2.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the tempo.

The tempo is set in terms of the value of a quarter note, with possible values ranging from 10 up to 500.

Changing the Beat

Press the [Tempo/Beat] button several times so it’s lit in green.

1.

The beat is displayed.

fig.d-MetronomeBeat.eps

2.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the beat.

With the “0/4” setting, only weak beats will be sounded.

When you record your performance, it will record in the beat that is selected.

You can change the way in which the metronome will distinguish the beats.
For details, refer to “Changing How the Metronome Marks the Beat (Metronome Pattern)” p. 83.

Performing

When you play back a song, the metronome’s beat will be set to the beat of that song.

NOTE

You can’t change the metronome’s beat while a song is playing.

Changing the Volume

The volume of the metronome can be adjusted, with 11 volume levels available.

1.

While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+] button.

The display will indicate the metronome volume.

fig.d-MetronomeVol.eps

When the metronome volume is set to “0,” the metronome sound does not play.

Sounding a Count to Keep Your Timing Accurate

A “count-in” is a count that is sounded before the song begins to play.
If you’re playing along with a song, you can sound a count to make it easier to synchronize

your own playing with the song.

Press the [ ] button while the metronome is sounding.

1.

A two-measure count sounds before the song plays.

A “count-down” is a count that is sounded at the end of the song’s introduction (before you begin
playing the keyboard) (p. 84).

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Playing Back Songs

Listening to Songs

The LX-10 allows you to select and play built-in piano songs (74 songs) as well as the
following.

• SMF music files (when USB memory, CD drive, or floppy disk drive is connected)

• Audio data (WAV) (when USB memory or CD drive is connected)

• VIMA TUNES (CD-ROM for VIMA), music CDs (when CD drive is connected)

For details on the types of audio data that can be played by the LX-10, refer to p. 99.

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Selecting a Song

1.

Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.

The following appears in the display.

Songs can be selected from internal memory only if the song you
want to hear has already been saved in internal memory. For
details, refer to “Copying a Song” (p. 77).

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the song.

2.

If an internal preset song is selected, the screen will indicate “Preset.”
Songs in internal memory are indicated as “Internal,” songs in USB memory as “External,” songs on

floppy disk as “Disk,” songs on CD-ROM as “CD,” and songs on a music CD as “Music CD.”
If a WAV song is selected, the indication “Audio” will appear below the song name.

To select a song that’s inside a folder, select the folder and press the [ ] button.
To exit the folder, select “Up” and press the [ ] button.

NOTE

If a folder contains 500 or more files and/or folders, some of the files and folders may not be displayed.

Playing the Song

3.

Press the [ ] button.

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The selected song will play. The selected song is played to the end, and then playback stops.

To stop playback,

The next time you press the [ ] button, playback will resume from the point at which you stopped.

If you play back song data that contains lyrics, the lyrics will be shown in the screen. You can specify whether the
lyrics will be shown (p. 88).

press the [ ] button once more.

Fast-forward and Rewind

• Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning of the next song.

• Press the [ ] button to move to the beginning of the currently selected song. If you’re already
at the beginning of the song, you will move to the beginning of the preceding song.

• If you hold down the [ ] button while a song is playing, the song will fast-forward.

• If you hold down the [ ] button while a song is playing, the song will rewind.

About the Song Select Screen

The song select screen shows the following information.

New Song to record

Playing Back Songs

Song

in USB Memory

Song

in Internal Memory

Internal Preset Song

Song Number

Song Tempo

Song
Name

Measure
Number

Beat

By holding down the [Song] button and pressing the [-] [+] buttons, you can quickly
select the first song in each song group; e.g., “the first song in external memory,” “the
first song in internal memory,” or “the first internal preset song.”

NOTE

You won’t be able to select “external memory” if there are no songs on the USB
memory, or if no USB memory is connected.

About the name of the internal song, refer to “Internal Song List” (p. 108).

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Playing Back Songs

Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play)

All songs in internal memory can be played repeatedly in succession.

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Making Preparations for Continuous Playback

1.

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the [3D] button.

A screen like the following will appear, and you’ll be in Function mode.

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Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Play Mode.”

2.

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3.

fig.d-SinglePlay.eps

Press the [ ] button to enter the setting screen.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select “All Song.”

4.

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5.

Press the [Piano Designer] button twice.

You will return to the tone select screen.

Specifying the First Song

6.

Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.

Playing Back Songs

7.

Press the [-] [+] buttons to select the song.

Press the [ ] button.

8.

The songs will play successively, starting with the selected song.
When the last song finishes playing, playback will return to the first song and then continue.
If you’re playing in All Song Play mode, a symbol to indicate this is shown in the upper right of the

screen.

fig.AllSong-e.eps

The songs in internal memory will play consecutively if an internal memory song is selected, and the
songs in USB memory will play consecutively if a USB memory song is selected.

To Stop Playback

All Song Play

Press the [ ] button so its illumination is turned off.

9.

The next time you press the [ ] button, playback will resume from the point at which you
stopped.

You can use the Memory Backup function to store this setting in internal memory (p. 89).

By holding down the [Song] button and pressing the [ ] button, you can play all songs
regardless of the Song Play mode.

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Playing Back Songs

Right-hand

Part

Accompaniment

Part

Left-hand Part

Listening to Each Part Separately

When playing back internal songs or external memory songs, you can select the
performance parts that will play.

You can also practice each hand separately while playing along with the song.

NOTE

You can’t play back (mute) individual parts for audio data or a song from a music CD.

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1.

2.

3.

The performance data is assigned to the Track buttons as shown below.

The left-hand performance is assigned to the Track [Left]
button, the right-hand performance is assigned to the
Track [Right] button, and other performance is assigned to
the Track [Accomp] button. “Tracks” are areas in which
music files is held, and buttons [Left], [Right], and [Accomp]
are referred to as the “track buttons.”

Some songs don’t include an accompaniment.
If you select one of these songs, the [Accomp] button will not light.

Select the song that you want to play (p. 50).

Press the [ ] button to play the song.

Select the part that you don’t want to play back.

Press the Track [Left] button, Track [Right] button, or the Track [Accomp] button.
The button you pressed will go out, and the corresponding part will no longer be heard.
Temporarily silencing a specific part in this way is called “muting.”

For example, if you want to practice the right-hand part, press the Track [Right] button so its
illumination is turned off. When you play back the song, the right-hand part will not play.

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You can select the part that will be muted when you press the Track [Accomp] button and turn off its
light. Please refer to p. 82.

If you mute the accompaniment part before initiating playback, you can skip the intro.

4.

If you again press the button you selected in step 3, so the button is lit,
the sound of that part will be heard.

Mute settings will be cleared when you switch songs.

NOTE

Determining the Volume of a Muted Part

Here’s how to adjust the volume that a part will have after you’ve pressed a track button to
mute the playback while playing back a song.

The LX-10 lets you play back a specific part at a reduced volume so you can use that part as
a “guide” for your own playing.

1.

Hold down a track button and use the [-] [+] buttons to specify the
volume that the track will have when its playback is muted.

The volume for when the track is muted will be shown while you hold down the track button.

The track mute volume can be set to any value from 0 to 80.

fig.d-MuteVol-R.eps

Playing Back Songs

When you turn off the power, the track mute volume will be reset to “0.”

Changing the Song Playback Volume

Here’s how to change the volume at which the song will play.
When you’re practicing along with a song, this allows you to adjust the volume balance

between your keyboard performance and the song playback.

1.

While holding down the [ ] button, press the [-] [+] buttons.

The song playback volume is displayed while you hold down the [ ] button.
The playback volume can be set to any value from 0 to 127.

fig.d-SongVolume.eps

NOTE

When you turn off the power, the song playback volume will revert to “127.”

Adjusting the Volume of the Audio Data and Music CDs

When you select an audio file or a song from music CD, it will play back at a separately­specified volume setting.

1.

While holding down the [ ] button, press the [-] [+] buttons.

NOTE

When you turn off the power, this playback volume will return to a setting of “64.”

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Playing Back Songs

Changing the Tempo of a Song

You can change the tempo at which the song plays.
When you’re practicing one of the internal songs, slowing down the tempo of the playback

can make it easier to play along with a difficult song.

1.

Press the [Tempo/Beat] button several times so it’s lit in red.

The display will indicate the tempo.
If you’ve selected audio data or a song from a music CD, the screen will indicate “Audio Tempo” (p. 57).

2.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the tempo.

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)

Some of the internal preset songs have a tempo that varies during the song.

1.

fig.d-TempoMuteOff.eps

fig.TempoMute1-j.eps

Here’s how you can make these songs play back at a fixed, unchanging tempo.

While holding down the [Tempo/Beat] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to
change the setting.

Setting

On

Off

If you turn Tempo Mute on, the tempo indication in the screen will be highlighted.

The tempo changes recorded in the song will be ignored, and the song will play at a fixed tempo.

The song will play back according to the tempo changes recorded in the song.

Description

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Highlighted Highlighted

When you switch songs, the Tempo Mute function will revert to the “Off” setting.

The tempo mute screen will not appear if you’ve selected audio data or a song from a music CD.

Changing the Tempo of Audio Data or a Music CD (Audio Tempo)

You can change the playback tempo of audio data or a song from a music CD.

Press the [Tempo/Beat] button a number of times until “Audio Tempo”

1.

appears.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available choices for the screen, like this:
tempo (button lit red) → audio tempo (button lit red) → time signature (button lit green), then back
to tempo (button lit red).

fig.d-TempoMuteOff.eps

Playing Back Songs

2.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to adjust the audio tempo.

Relative to the original tempo as 100%, you can adjust the tempo in a range of 75% (slow) to 125%
(fast).

The audio tempo screen will not appear if you’ve selected something other than audio data or a

music CD.

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Playing Back Songs

Changing the Key of the Song Playback (Playback Transpose)

The “Playback Transpose” function lets you change the key of the song playback.

fig.Panel-Transpose-e.eps

Play back the song that you want to hear or play along with (p. 50).

1.

2.

While holding down the [Transpose] button, use the [-] [+] buttons to
adjust the pitch.

The pitch of the song will change in semitone steps.
The Playback Transpose setting is shown while you hold down the [Transpose] button.

The range is -6–0–+5 (semitone steps).
If this is set to a value other than 0, the [Transpose] button will light.
If the transpose value is other than “0,” you can use the [Transpose] button to turn the Playback

Transpose function on/off.

If you hold down the [Transpose] button and press both the [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously, this
setting will return to its original value (0).

NOTE

The Playback Transpose function won’t be applied if the Transpose Mode (p. 84) is set to “Keyboard.”

If you’ve selected a song from a music CD or an audio data, using Playback Transpose may affect the

NOTE

tonal character and 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

The transpose setting will return to “0” when you select another song.

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Playing Back Songs

Minimizing the Center Sounds in the Playback (Center Cancel)

When playing back a commercially available music CD or audio data, you can minimize the
sounds that are located in the center (such as vocals).

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Play back an audio data or music CD (p. 50).

1.

Press the [Right] track button so its illumination is turned off.

2.

The melody or vocal sound will be minimized.

NOTE

For some songs, the sounds in the center may not be entirely eliminated.

Defeating the Center Cancel Function

1.

Press the [Right] track button so it’s lit.

NOTE

For some songs, using the Center Cancel function may affect the tonal character.

NOTE

If you use Center Cancel when 3D Sound Control (p. 33) is on, 3D Sound Control will be turned off.

The Center Cancel setting will be cancelled when you select another song.

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Recording

You can easily record your performances.
By playing back your performance you can listen to yourself playing, or use the keyboard to

play the melody along with the song you recorded.

You can perform the following types of recording.

NOTE

fig.OverRec.eps

Recording just your own
keyboard performance

Selecting a track button and
recording

Re-recording

Recording along with an
internal song

→

“Recording Your Keyboard Performance” (p. 61)

→

“Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand” (p. 63)

→

“Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand” (p. 63)

→

“Recording Your Playing Along with a Song” (p. 66)

You can’t perform recording operations for audio data or a song from a music CD.

Memo

With second or later recordings, the previously recorded song is erased as the new material
is recorded. When recording a new performance, it is probably a good idea to erase the
previously recorded performance first (p. 69).

1st Pass

2nd Pass

fig.d-SongDelete.eps

The first Performance is preserved

If the Following Display Appears

A display like the one shown below will appear if you attempt to select another song when
there is a recorded performance that has not been saved.

You can’t play back an another song if there is an unsaved (user) song.

If it is OK to delete the song, press the [ ] button.

If you don’t want to delete the song, press the [ ] button and save your song to internal
memory or USB memory (p. 73).

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Recording Your Keyboard Performance

Here’s how to record just your own keyboard performance without using an internal song.

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Performance Settings

Recording

1.

2.

fig.d-NewSong.eps

3.

4.

Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.

Press the [-] button a number of times, until “New Song” appears in the
display.

Alternatively, you can get “New Song” to be displayed by holding down the [Song] button and
pressing the [ ] button.

Select the Tone to be played (p. 28).

If necessary, sound the metronome.

Press the [Metronome] button (p. 48).
While listening to the metronome, adjust the song tempo (p. 48) and the beat (p. 49) as desired.

Settings for Recording

5.

Press the [ ] button.

The [ ] button lights, the [ ] button begins flashing, and the LX-10 is put into recording
standby.

If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.

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Recording

Starting Recording

6.

Press the [ ] button or play the keyboard.

After two measures of count sound, recording begins.
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ ] button). In this

case, a count is not sounded.
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [ ] button will light.

During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.”

Stopping Recording

Press the [ ] button.

7.

Recording will stop.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

In the song select screen, press the [ ] button.

8.

You will return to the beginning of the performance you recorded.

9.

Press the [ ] button.

The recorded performance will play back.

If you press the [ ] button while the metronome is sounding, there will be a two-measure
count (“count-in”) before playback begins.

10.

Press the [ ] button once again to stop playback.

The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power. If you want to keep the
performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB memory. Refer to “Saving the

NOTE

Songs You Record” (p. 73).

If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back another song.

NOTE

You’ll have to erase (p. 69) or save (p. 73) the performance before playing back another song.

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Recording Your Performance Separately for Each Hand

The LX-10’s recorder has three track buttons.
You can record the performance of each hand separately to different track buttons (for

example, the left-hand performance to the [Left] button and the right-hand performance to
the [Right] button), or you can re-record just a specific track of a previously recorded
performance.

How the track buttons correspond to the recorded performances

The recorded performances are assigned to the track buttons as follows.

● Twin Piano (p. 40), Split performance (p. 45)

Recording

fig.Panel-RecTrack-e.eps

Track button

[Right] button Right area Right-hand tone

[Left] button Left area Left-hand tone

●

Normal performance (the entire keyboard plays a single tone), Dual play

• When you record with just one recording track specified

The performance will be recorded on the specified track.

• When you record with multiple recording tracks specified

Recording will take place in this order of priority: [Right] button → [Left] button →
[Accomp] button.

Twin Piano Split play

Recorded performance

Settings for Recording

1.

Press the [Song] button so it’s lit.

2.

Press the [-] button a number of times, until “New Song” appears in the
display.

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Recording

Recording

Press the [ ] button.

3.

The [ ] button will light, the [ ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording
standby mode.

If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.

The button of the track to be recorded will flash.

4.

Press the button of each track you don’t want to record, turning off its
illumination.

You can record to only one track button at a time.

Press the [ ] button.

5.

After two measures of count sound, recording begins.
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ ] button). In this

case, a count is not sounded.
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [ ] button will light.

During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.”

6.

To stop recording, press the [ ] button.

Recording an Additional Part

7.

In the song select screen, press the [ ] button.

You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.

8.

Press the [ ] button.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-OverRec.eps

If you want to erase the previously recorded performance and re-record a new performance, press the
[ ] button.

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9.

fig.d-OverRec2.eps

If you want to record another track, press the [ ] button.

The following screen appears.

Recording

10.

NOTE

11.

NOTE

12.

Press the button of the track you want to record, making it flash.

If you select a previously recorded track, that track will be overwritten by the newly recorded
performance, and the previously recorded performance will be lost.

The [ ] button will light, the [ ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording
standby mode.

If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.

Press the [ ] button.

After two measures of count sound, recording begins.
Recording starts when you start playing the keyboard (without pressing the [ ] button). In this

case, a count is not sounded.
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [ ] button will light.

During the count-in, the count measure is indicated in the lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.”

If you record additional parts without erasing the previously recorded song, the song tempo and
time signature will remain as it was when the song was first recorded.

To stop recording, press the [ ] button.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

13.

14.

15.

In the song select screen, press the [ ] button.

You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.

Press the [ ] button.

The recorded performance will play back.

When you press the [ ] button once again, playback will stop.

If you hold down one of the track buttons while you press the [ ] button, the performance of only
that track will be erased. If you erase the performance from all tracks, the display will indicate “New
Song.”

The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power. If you want to keep the
performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB memory. Refer to “Saving the

NOTE

Songs You Record” (p. 73).

If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back another song.

NOTE

You’ll have to erase (p. 69) or save (p. 73) the performance before playing back another song.

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Recording

Recording Your Playing Along with a Song

Here’s how you can play along with an internal memory song or an external memory song,
and record your performance.

For example, you can listen to the left-hand part while you record the right-hand part.
The performance you play on the keyboard will be recorded in place of the sound of the part

you select using the track buttons.

The sound of the track button you selected will not be heard during recording.

fig.Panel-RecSong-e.eps

Performance Settings

Select a song.

1.

For details on how to select a song, refer to “Listening to Songs” (p. 50).
If you want to record along with a song from external memory, connect USB memory or floppy disk

drive before you continue (p. 24).

By adjusting the playback volume of the song, you can also change the volume balance between the
song and the sound you’re playing from the keyboard (p. 55).

Select the Tone to be played (p. 28).

2.

Specify the recording tempo.

3.

The performance will be recorded at the tempo of the song you selected when recording. If you

NOTE

record your playing along with a song, it will be recorded with the time signature of that song.

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Settings for Recording

4.

Press the [ ] button.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-OverRec.eps

Press the [ ] button once again.

5.

The following screen appears.

fig.d-OverRec2.eps

Recording

Press the track button for the part you want to record, making the

6.

button flash.

This allows you to record while listening to the selected song.
The [ ] button will light, the [ ] button indicator will flash, and the LX-10 will enter recording

standby mode.
If you decide not to record, press the [ ] button once again.

How performance parts correspond with track buttons

Track [Right] button

Track [Left] button

Track [Accomp] button

Starting Recording

7.

Press the [ ] button.

After a two-measure count, recording will begin.
Even if you don’t press the [ ] button, recording will begin when you play the keyboard. In this

case, a count won’t be sounded.
When recording begins, the [ ] button and [ ] button will light.

Track button

Performance part

Right-hand part

Left-hand part

Performance data other than the right-hand part and left-hand part

During the count, the count measure is indicated in the lower right of the display as “-2” then “-1.”

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Recording

Stopping Recording

8.

Press the [ ] button.

Recording will stop.

Listening to the Recorded Performance

9.

In the song select screen, press the [ ] button.

You will return to the beginning of the recorded performance.

10.

11.

NOTE

NOTE

Press the [ ] button.

The recorded performance will play.

Press the [ ] button once again to stop playback.

The recorded performance will disappear when you turn off the power. If you want to keep the
performance you recorded, you must save it in internal memory or USB memory. Refer to “Saving the
Songs You Record” (p. 73).

If you have not saved the performance you recorded, you won’t be able to play back another song.
You’ll have to erase (p. 69) or save (p. 73) the performance before playing back another song.

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Erasing Recorded Performances

You can erase recorded performances.

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Press the [Song] button.

1.

The screen for the recorded performance appears.

fig.d-NewSong2.eps

Recording

2.

fig.d-SongDelete.eps

3.

Press the [+] button.

A confirmation message appears in the display.

If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ ] button.

Press the [ ] button.

The recorded performance is erased.

You can also erase the recorded performance by holding down the [Song] button and pressing the
[ ] button.

If you hold down one of the track buttons and press the [ ] button, the performance of only that
track will be erased. If you erase the performances from all tracks, the display will indicate “New
Song.”

A performance you recorded will be deleted automatically when you turn off the power.

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Saving Your Performance

Initializing the Memory

Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were saved in internal memory, USB
memory (sold separately), or a floppy disk (sold separately).

Once an initialization is performed, all songs that have been saved in memory will be erased. The

NOTE

erased data cannot be recovered, so we recommend that you check the contents of memory before
you proceed.

If you’re using new USB memory (sold separately) or floppy disk (sold separately) with the LX-10 for

NOTE

the first time, you’ll need to initialize (format) the USB memory or floppy disk before using it. The LX­10 can’t use USB memory or floppy disk that has not been initialized.

For details on handling USB memory, refer to “Using External Memory” (p. 24).

fig.panel-deleteSong-e.eps

1.

2.

3.

fig.d-FileMenuFormat.eps

If you will be initializing internal memory, connect the USB memory to
the external memory connector (p. 24).
If you will be initializing a floppy disk, connect your floppy disk drive to
the external memory connector, and insert the disk into the drive.

Press the [File] button.

The File Menu screen appears.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Format Media.”

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4.

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5.

6.

fig.d-Format2.eps

Saving Your Performance

Press the [ ] button.

The Initialize Media screen appears.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will initialize Internal
Memory, External Memory (USB memory), or Disk (floppy disk).

Press the [ ] button.

A confirmation message appears.

If you press the [ ] button, you’ll return to the previous screen without initializing.

7.

Press the [ ] button.

Initialization will begin.
The entire contents of the selected memory will be erased.

Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is shown in the display.

NOTE

If the screen indicates “Error,” please refer to “Error Messages” (p. 100).

NOTE

Initializing the LX-10’s internal memory will not initialize settings other than the contents of internal
memory. If you want to return settings other than the contents of internal memory to their factory-

NOTE

set condition, execute the Factory Reset operation (p. 90).

Don’t disconnect the USB memory until USB memory initialization has been completed.

NOTE

While a floppy disk is being initialized, do not eject the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive or

NOTE

disconnect the cable of the disk drive.

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Saving Your Performance

Saving and Copying

A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory or USB memory.
Songs saved in internal memory can be copied to external memory, such as USB memory.

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1

2

3

4

LX-10

Recorded Song

SaveSave

Copy

Copy

External Memory

LX-10

Internal Memory

USB Memory, Floppy Disk

(Sold Separately)

Saving a recorded song in internal memory

• A song you’ve recorded can be saved in the LX-10 so it won’t disappear when you turn off the
power.
A song you’ve recorded (but not saved) will disappear when you turn off the power. However,
songs that have been saved in internal memory will not disappear when you turn off the power;
the next time you turn on the power, you’ll still be able to play these songs and listen to your
performances.

Saving a recorded song to USB memory

• A song you’ve recorded can be saved to USB memory as a backup.
It’s a good idea to save important performance data on USB memory.

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Saving songs listened to frequently in internal memory

• Internal preset songs you’re practicing can be saved in internal memory.

Audio data or songs from a music CD can’t be copied to internal memory.

NOTE

Saving the Songs You Record

A song you’ve recorded can be saved in internal memory or USB memory (sold separately).
The songs you record will be lost if you simply turn off the LX-10’s power before they’ve been

saved. Since songs saved in internal memory won’t be lost when the power is turned off, it’s
convenient to save a song in internal memory if you want to keep it.

fig.Panel-SaveSong-e.eps

Saving Your Performance

1.

If you want to save the song on USB memory, connect the USB memory
to the external memory connector (p. 24).

If you want to save the song on a floppy disk, connect your floppy disk drive to the external memory
connector and insert a disk into the drive.

2.

Press the [File] button.

fig.d-FileMenu.eps

The file menu screen appears.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Save Song.”

3.

Edit the Song Name

4.

Press the [ ] button.

fig.d-FileName.eps

A screen in which you can edit the name of the song appears.

5.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the character that you want to change.

6.

Use the tone buttons to select the character type.

Button [Piano] [E. Piano] [Organ] [Strings] [Voice]

Character

Letters

Numerals Symbols Insert space Delete character

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Saving Your Performance

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to change the character.

7.

When you’ve finished editing the name, press the [ ] button.

8.

A screen in which you can choose the save destination appears.

Selecting the Save Destination for the Song

fig.d-FileSave2.eps

9.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify whether you want to save the song in
internal memory (inside the LX-10), external memory (USB memory) or
floppy disk.

10.

fig.d-FileSave3.eps

11.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to highlight the save-destination number.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the save-destination number.

The song name is shown at the right of the number.
Wherever “Empty” is shown as the song name, it means that no song is saved at that number. Select

a number at which no song has been saved.
If you want to erase an unwanted song and replace it with the newly saved song, select the number

of the unwanted song.

Saving the Song

12.

Press the [ ] button.

The song will be saved.

Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is shown in the display.

NOTE

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If in step 11 you selected a number at which a song has already been saved, the following
confirmation message will appear when you press the [ ] button in step 12.

fig.d-FileSave4.eps

If you decide not to save the song, press the [ ] button.
If you want to erase the previously saved song and replace it with the newly saved song, press the [ ]

button.

Deleting a Song

Here’s how you can delete a previously saved song from internal memory , USB memory or
floppy disk.

If you want to delete all songs from internal memory, USB memory or floppy disk, refer to “Initializing
the Memory” (p. 70).

fig.Panel-deleteSong-e.eps

Saving Your Performance

1.

2.

3.

fig.d-FileMenuDel.eps

4.

fig.d-FileDelete.eps

If you’re deleting a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory
to the external memory connector (p. 24).

If you’re deleting a song from floppy disk, connect your floppy disk drive to the external memory
connector and insert the floppy disk into the drive.

Press the [File] button.

The file menu screen appears.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Delete Song.”

Press the [ ] button.

The Delete Song screen appears.

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Saving Your Performance

Selecting the Song to Delete

5.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select whether you will be deleting a song from
internal memory (the LX-10’s memory), external memory (USB memory)
or floppy disk.

Press the [▼] button.

6.

fig.d-FileDelete2.eps

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to delete.

7.

Deleting the Song

Press the [ ] button.

8.

A confirmation message appears.

fig.d-FileDelete3.eps

If you decide not to delete the song, press the [ ] button.

9.

Press the [ ] button.

The selected song will be deleted.

Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is shown in the display.

NOTE

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Copying a Song

Songs that have been saved in internal memory can be copied to USB memory or floppy disk.
Alternatively, songs stored on a USB memory device or floppy disk can be copied to internal
memory.

fig.Panel-SaveSong-e.eps

Saving Your Performance

Preparing for the Copy

Connect your USB memory to the external memory connector (p. 24).

1.

Alternatively, connect your floppy disk drive to the external memory
connector, and insert the floppy disk into the drive.

2.

Press the [File] button.

The file menu screen appears.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Copy Song.”

3.

fig.d-FileMenuCopy.eps

4.

Press the [ ] button.

The song copy-source selection screen appears.

fig.d-FileCopy.eps

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Saving Your Performance

Selecting the Song to Copy

5.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-source memory.

6.

Press the [▼] button.

fig.d-FileCopy2.eps

7.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the song that you want to copy.

If you choose “Copy all,” all songs in the copy-source memory will be copied.

8.

Press the [ ] button.

The song copy-destination selection screen appears.

fig.d-FileCopy3.eps

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination number.

9.

The song name is shown at the right of the number.
Wherever “Empty” is shown as the song name, it means that no song is saved at that number. Select

a number at which no song has been saved.
If you want to erase an unwanted song and replace it with the newly copyed song, select the number

of the unwanted song.

Copying the Song

10.

Press the [ ] button.

The selected song will be copied.

Never turn off the power while “Executing...” is shown in the display.

NOTE

You cannot copy songs on audio data.

NOTE

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Various Settings

In “Function mode” you can make various settings for performance and recording.

Basic Operation in Function Mode

fig.Panel-Function-e.eps

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

1.

[3D] button.

A screen like the following appears, and you’ll be in
Function mode.

fig.FuncMenu-d.eps

The [Effects] button, [3D] button, and [ ] button will
blink, and the [▲] button, [▼] button, and [Piano Designer]
button will light.

2.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select the setting

that you want to change.

3.

Press the [ ] button to enter the setting

screen.

4.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.

5.

Press the [Piano Designer] button to return

to the previous screen.

If you want to make other settings, return to step 2 and
select the setting you want to change.

Press the [Piano Designer] button to exit

6.

Function mode.

The indicators on buttons will return to their original state.

The settings you change will return to their original
state when you turn off the power. If you want your

NOTE

changes to be retained even after the power has been
turned off, carry out the Memory Backup procedure (p.

89) to save the settings.

Settings You Can Change

Function

Master Tuning

Equalizer

Part Mute

Accomp Track

Play Mode

CD/Audio Type

CD/Audio Sync

Metronome Sound

Metronome Pattern

Countdown

Countdown Sound

Countdown Part

Transpose Mode

Octave Shift

Fix Velocity

Damper Pedal Part

Center Pedal Part

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p. 80

p. 81

p. 82

p. 82

p. 82

p. 83

p. 83

p. 83

p. 83

p. 84

p. 84

p. 84

p. 84

p. 84

p. 84

p. 85

p. 85

Center Pedal Func

p. 85

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Various Settings

Function

Left Pedal Part

Left Pedal Func

Local Control

MIDI Transmit Ch.

Composer MIDI Out

USB Driver

Ext. Memory Mode

Master Gain

3D Mode

Track Assign

Lyrics

Recommended Tone

Language

Memory Backup

Factory Reset

p. 85

p. 85

p. 85

p. 86

p. 86

p. 87

p. 87

p. 88

p. 88

p. 88

p. 88

p. 89

p. 89

p. 89

p. 90

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Tuning Settings

Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning)

When playing ensemble with other instruments and in other
such instances, you can match the standard pitch to another
instrument.

The standard pitch generally refers to the pitch of the note that’s
played when you finger the middle A key. For a cleaner ensemble
sound while performing with one or more other instruments,
ensure that each instrument’s standard pitch is in tune with that
of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to a
standard pitch is called “master tuning.”

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

1.

[3D] button.

The LX-10 will enter Function mode.

Use the [▲] button to select “Master Tuning.”

2.

fig.d-FuncMenu.eps

3.

Press the [ ] button to enter the setting

screen.

fig.d-Tuning.eps

4.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to set the standard

pitch.

Settings

415.3 Hz–440.0 Hz–466.2 Hz

When the instrument is shipped from the factory, this is set
to “440.0 Hz.”

Press the [Piano Designer] button twice to

5.

exit Function mode.

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Various Settings

Equalizer Settings

Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer)

You can use the equalizer to modify the tonal character of the
sound by boosting or reducing just the low-frequency or high­frequency range of the sound.

1.

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

[3D] button.

2.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Equalizer.”

3.

Press the [ ] button.

The following appears in the display.

fig.d-EQ-Off.eps

Item

EQ Number

High Gain

High Freq

High Mid

Gain

High Mid

Freq

High Mid Q

Value Description

1–4

-12–+12 dB

1.25 k–16.0 k (Hz)

-12–+12 dB

16–16.0 k (Hz)

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,

8.0

Selects a set of preset
equalizer settings.

Adjusts the level of the high­frequency range.

Frequency point in the high­frequency range. Generally,
this changes the level at and
over this frequency.

Adjusts the level of the mid­to high-frequency range.

Frequency point in the mid­to high-frequency range to
midrange. This changes the
level of the specified
bandwidth centered on this
frequency.

Changes the bandwidth of
the mid- to high-frequency
range. The bandwidth
affected by the controls
narrows as the value
increases.

4.

Press the [+] button to select “On.”

fig.d-EQ-On.eps

5.

Press the [ ] button.

The equalizer setting screen appears.

fig.d-EQ-Number.eps

6.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select an item.

fig.d-EQ-Param.eps

Low Mid

Gain

Low Mid

Freq

Low Mid Q

Low Gain

Low Freq

NOTE

Adjusts the level of the low-

-12–+12 dB

16–16.0 k (Hz)

0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,

8.0

-12–+12 dB

100–1.0 k (Hz)

The sound may distort if you raise the gain value. If so,
lower the master gain (p. 88).

frequency range to
midrange.

Frequency point in the low­frequency range to
midrange. This changes the
level of the specified
bandwidth centered on this
frequency.

Changes the bandwidth of
the low-frequency range to
midrange. The bandwidth
affected by the controls
narrows as the value
increases.

Adjusts the level of the low­frequency range.

Frequency point in the low­frequency range. Generally,
this changes the level at and
below this frequency.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting

7.

for the selected item.

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Various Settings

Channel 1

Channel 2

:

Channel 10

Strings

Bass

:

Drums

:

Channel 16

:

Guitar

Song Playback Settings

Determining the Parts that Sound (Part Mute)

For each part of the song data, you can specify whether or not it
will be sounded.

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

1.

[3D] button.

The LX-10 will enter Function mode.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Part Mute.”

2.

3.

Press the [ ] button.

The following appears in the display.

fig.d-PartMute.eps

Most commercially available SMF music files consists of
sixteen channels (parts).

Each channel contains a separate performance; for example,
channel 1 might contain strings and channel 2 bass, with the
drums on channel 10. The song data consists of these sixteen
channels of performances, played back simultaneously.

fig.MelodyChannel.eps

Using the [Accomp] Button to Switch the Part to be Muted (Accomp Track)

Here’s how to switch the part that will be muted when you press
the [Accomp] track button and turn off its light.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select a part.

4.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the playback

5.

status for that part.

If you press the [+] button, an “M” will appear at the left of
the selected part, and that part will be muted (i.e., it will not
be heard). If you press the [+] button once again, muting
will be cleared.

fig.d-PartMute2.eps

If you press the [-] button, an “M” will appear at the left of
parts other than the selected part, and only the selected
part will be heard (“soloed”). Press the [-] button once again
to clear this setting.

fig.d-PartMute3.eps

Setting

Accomp &

Rhythm

Accomp

Rhythm

NOTE

The change you make to this setting will not be
applied until you select a song.

Both the accompaniment and rhythm will
be muted.

Only the accompaniment will be muted.
(The rhythm will not be muted.)

Only the rhythm will be muted.
(The accompaniment will not be muted.)

Description

Changing the Song Playback Method (Play Mode)

You can choose the way in which songs are played back on the
LX-10; one song at a time, or all songs successively.

Setting

One Song

Songs will play one at a time.
When the selected song has played to the
end, playback will stop.

Description

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All Song

All internal preset songs, all songs in internal
memory, or all songs in USB memory will
continue being played consecutively.

Various Settings

Changing the CD Settings

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back (CD/Audio Type)

The LX-10 may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD
being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD
manually.

Value

Auto

Type A

Type B

Stereo

NOTE

The CD type is detected automatically.

General CDs for Player Piano contain audio
and MIDI data, and the data format may vary
from one CD to the next. If the CD’s data
format does not match the LX-10’s settings,
a “beep” will sound. Certain general Piano
player CDs may not be playable on the LX-

10.

Commercial Audio CD
(CDs other than those designed for use with
the player piano)

Note that some commercial player piano CDs cannot
be played back on the LX-10.

Description

Metronome Setting

Changing the Sound of the Metronome (Metronome Sound)

You can change the sound that’s played by the metronome. The
metronome will sound when you enter the setting screen.

Sound

Click, Electronic, Voice (Japanese), Voice (English), Animal,

Wood Block, Triangle & Castanets, Handclap

Changing How the Metronome Marks the Beat (Metronome Pattern)

You can set the metronome to play at even smaller intervals.
The metronome will sound when you enter the setting screen.

Setting

Normal

Usual sound

dotted half note

Description

Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and Accompaniment (CD/Audio Sync)

With certain CDs designed to be used with the player function,
the timing of the piano and accompaniment sounds may not be

synchronized.
However, you can synchronize the piano and accompaniment.

Description

0–100

Value

The piano sound is delayed more as the
value is increased.

Double

Triplet

Shuffle

NOTE

half note

dotted quarter note

quarter note

dotted eighth note

eighth note

sixteenth note

note added to back beat of the first beat

added notes sound the first beat as a triplet

notes added to create a shuffle

The metronome will not sound if you are playing
audio data or a song from a music CD.

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Various Settings

Sounding a Count Before the Melody Begins (Countdown)

A “count-down” is when a count is sounded at the end of the
song’s introduction (before you begin playing the keyboard). If
you will be playing along with the song, sounding a count will
help you match the timing of your playing with the song.

On

Off

Setting

A count is sounded

A count is not sounded

Description

Selecting the Count-down Sound (Countdown Sound)

You can select the sound that will be used to play the count­down.

Sound

Voice (English), Voice (Japanese)

Selecting the Part that Will Begin the Count-down (Countdown Part)

Specifies the part that will determine the beginning of the
performance when adding a count-down.

The count will sound before the selected part begins playing.

Keyboard Settings

Specifying What the Key Transpose will Affect (Transpose Mode)

This setting specifies what the key transpose will affect.
You can use the key transpose to change the pitch of both the
song and the keyboard, the pitch of only the song, or the pitch of
only the keyboard.

→

Key Transpose (p. 38), Playback Transpose (p. 58)

Setting Description

Keyboard

Song

Keyboard & Song

Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

You can change the pitch of the Tone 2 in Dual Play (p. 42) and
Lower Tone in Split Play (p. 45) an octave at a time.

Altering the pitch in one-octave units in this way is called “Octave
Shift.”

For example, you can raise the pitch of the Lower Tone to the
same pitch of the Upper Tone in Split Play.

-2–0–+2

Keyboard notes

Song playback

Keyboard notes and song playback

Setting

Setting

Right & Left

Track

Left Track

Right Track

Part 1–16

NOTE

When you select another song, this setting will return
to “Right & Left Track.”

Description

Right-hand and left-hand parts of a song

Left-hand part of a song

Right-hand part of a song

Part 1–16

The range of available pitch change spans from two octaves
higher to two octaves lower.

The pitch is lowered one octave each time the [-] button is
pressed, while each press of the [+] button raises the pitch by one
octave.

To return to the original pitch, press the [-] and [+] buttons
simultaneously.

Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch is Set to “Fixed” (Fix Velocity)

This sets the velocity the sound will have when the keyboard
touch (p. 32) is set to “Fixed.”

If you turn the keyboard’s touch sensitivity “Fixed,” all notes will
sound at a fixed loudness regardless of how strongly you play the
keyboard. The setting described below specifies the loudness in
this case.

Setting

1–127

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Various Settings

(1)

MIDI

MIDI

MIDI

MIDI

(2)

IN

IN

OUT

OUT

Sequencer

Memory

Sound
Generator

Each note played is sounded twice

Soft Thru On

Local On

Local On

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

Local Off

No sound produced

Sound Generator

Pedal Settings

Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Damper/Center/Left Pedal Part)

When you press the pedal during Dual play or Split play, the
pedal effect is normally applied to both tones, but you can also
select the tone to which the effect is to be applied. This setting
can be changed for each pedal.

Setting

Right & Left

Right

Left

All enabled

Applied only to the Tone 1 (in dual mode)/
Right-hand Tone (in split mode)

Applied only to the Tone 2 (in dual mode)/
Right-hand Tone (in split mode)

Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Func)

Description

MIDI Settings

Here you can make various MIDI-related settings for the LX-10.
For more about MIDI, refer to “Connecting to MIDI Devices” (p.

94).

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)

When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter
to Local Off.

Since the Thru function of your sequencer will normally be
turned on, notes played on the keyboard or played back by the
recorder will be transmitted to the sound generator by the two
routes (1) and (2) shown in the illustration, causing notes to be
sounded in duplicate or to be cut off unnaturally. To prevent this,
the setting called “Local Off” is used to disconnect the route in
(1).

fig.LocalCntr.e

When you turn on the power, the left pedal functions as the soft
pedal, and the center pedal functions as the sostenuto pedal (p.

22). You can change the function of the pedal to a variety of other
operations.

Function

Damper

Soft

Sostenuto

Expression

Play/Stop

Effect Sw

Bend Up

Bend Down

Modulation

Layer

Octave

Sets function to damper pedal.

Sets function to soft pedal.

Sets function to sostenuto pedal.

Allows control of the volume.

The pedal will have the same function as the
[ ] button.

Effects can be switched on/off by pressing
the pedal instead of pressing the [Effects]
button. When effect type is rotary, you can
control the slow/fast of spinning.

Pitch rises by pressing the pedal.

Pitch lowers by pressing the pedal.

Vibrato is added by pressing the pedal.

Pressing the pedal will layer on Tone 2, used
for Dual play.

* The Layer function can be applied only when

using Dual play (p. 42).

Pressing the pedal will layer on a sound one
octave higher.

* The Octave function cannot be applied while

using Twin Piano (p. 40), Dual play (p. 42), or
Split play (p. 45).

Description

Local On:

fig.LocalOn.e

Local Off:

fig.LocalOff.e

The keyboard and recorder are connected to the
internal sound generator.

The keyboard and recorder are not connected to the
internal sound generator. No sound will be produced
by the keyboard when it is played.

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Various Settings

Setting Description

The setting is Local On.

On

Off

The keyboard and recorder are connected to
the internal sound generator.

The setting is Local Off.
The keyboard and recorder are not
connected to the internal sound generator.
Playing the keyboard or playing back a song
will not produce sound.

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Ch.)

This setting specifies the MIDI channel on which the LX-10 will
transmit.

MIDI uses sixteen “MIDI channels,” which are numbered 1
through 16.

By connecting MIDI devices and specifying the appropriate MIDI
channel for each device, you can play or select sounds on those
devices.

The LX-10 will receive all sixteen channels (1–16).

Other Settings

Using the V-LINK Function (V-LINK)

Connecting the LX-10 to a V-LINK compatible image device
allows you to control the images with the LX-10.

921

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or

NOTE

What is the V-LINK?

V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and
images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two
or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide
range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements
of a music performance.

How to Use the V-LINK

other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all devices before making any
connections.

Settings (Channel)

Off, 1–16

If you turn this “Off,” the LX-10 will not transmit MIDI
data.

For details on connecting MIDI devices, refer to
“Connecting to MIDI Devices” (p. 94).

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)

When Composer MIDI Out is “On,” you can send performance
data recorded with the LX-10 to a connected MIDI device or
computer.

On

Off

Setting

Performance data is transmitted.

Performance data is not transmitted.

Description

1.

Press the [V-LINK] button to switch the V-

LINK function On or off.

Setting

On

Off

When the V-LINK function is on, the V-LINK icon appears on
the screen.

fig.VLinkIcon.eps

You can control images using the twelve keys at the left
end of the keyboard.

The V-LINK function is switched on.

The V-LINK function is switched off.

Description

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NOTE

C1 D1 E1 F1 G1A0

B0

A0 – G1#

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced
when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end
of the keyboard.

Various Settings

Specifying the V-LINK Transmission Channel

Here’s how to specify the channel on which messages for
controlling video will be transmitted.

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1.

While holding down the [V-LINK] button,

press the [-] [+] buttons.

The screen for setting the V-LINK transmission channel
appears.

2.

Use the [-] [+] buttons to specify the

transmission channel.

Setting

1–16

Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver)

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect
the LX-10 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or
if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may
solve the problem.

Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the
driver.

Setting

Choose this if you want to use the standard

Generic

Original

If you change this setting, turn on the power once again.

For details on downloading and installing the Roland
original driver, refer to the Roland website.

Roland website:
http://www.roland.com/

USB driver that was included with your
computer.
Normally, you should use this mode.

Choose this if you want to use a USB driver
downloaded from the Roland website.

Description

With the factory settings, this is set to “16.”

For details on connecting your computer via the USB
connector, refer to “Connecting a Computer” (p. 95)

This setting is remembered even when the power is
turned off.

Changing the External Memory Setting (Ext. Memory Mode)

In some cases, when USB memory is connected to the external
memory connector, it may take longer for data to be loaded, or
data may fail to be loaded successfully. If this occurs, you may be
able to solve the problem by changing the external memory
setting.

Setting

Mode 1, Mode2

If you change this setting, turn on the power once again.

This setting is remembered even when the power is
turned off.

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Various Settings

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain)

If you are playing the LX-10 through a connected external
system, there may be cases in which the volume from your
external system is too low even when the LX-10’s [Volume] knob
is turned to the maximum setting. In such cases, you can adjust
the master gain setting as follows.

Adjusting the master gain will also affect the volume of the
internal speakers and headphones.

NOTE

-12–0–12 dB

The sound may distort if you increase the volume
excessively.

Setting

Changing How Grand Space is Applied (3D Mode)

This specifies how 3D Sound Control (p. 33) will be applied.

Setting

Auto

Speaker

Headphones

When the headphones are connected, the
depth effect is optimized for headphones,
and when no headphones are connected,
the optimal depth for speakers is applied.

The optimal depth for speakers is used,
regardless of whether or not headphones
are connected.
3D sound control is also applied to the
sound output from the Output connectors,
making this convenient when you want to
play through speakers connected to the
Output connectors.

The optimal depth for headphones is used,
regardless of whether or not headphones
are connected.

Description

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign)

Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano
Digital instruments (p. 110), the left-hand part is assigned to the
Track [Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the
Track [Right] button. However, right-hand and left-hand part
assignments in certain SMF music files may differ.

If these are set to “Auto,” and as a result you are unable to use the
track buttons to control the left- and right-hand parts (p. 54)
properly, change the setting to “2/1 Part” or “3/4 Part.”

This setting can be used for SMF format songs other

NOTE

Auto

2/1 Part

3/4 Part

NOTE

than the internal preset songs. It will not affect internal
preset songs.

Setting

The part assigned to each track will be
determined automatically, depending on
the song file.

Assigns Part 1 to the [Right] button, Part 2 to
the [Left] button, and the remaining parts to
the [Accomp] button.

Assigns Part 4 to the [Right] button, Part 3 to
the [Left] button, and the remaining parts to
the [Accomp] button.

After changing this setting, try selecting the song once
again.

Description

Switching On/Off the Display of Lyrics (Lyrics)

This lets you specify whether lyrics will be displayed in the screen
when you play back song data that contains lyrics.

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Setting

On

Off

This is set to “On” at the factory.

Lyrics will be displayed.

Lyrics will not be displayed.

Description

Various Settings

Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones (Recommended Tone)

You can connect a commercially available USB CD drive to the
LX-10, and play back separately sold CD-ROMs created for the
VIMA (VIMA TUNES).

Songs on VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES) are programmed with
“recommended tones” suitable for each song.

When you select a song from a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES),
recommended tones will be assigned to the LX-10’s [Strings],
[Voice], and [Others] tone buttons, and these three tone buttons
will blink.

When you press a flashing Tone button, the recommended tone
is then selected, enabling you to perform the selected song using
a tone matched to that song as it plays back.

You can set the LX-10 so that the recommended tones are
automatically assigned or not assigned.

On

Off

Setting

When you select a song from a VIMA CD­ROM (VIMA TUNES), recommended tones
will automatically be assigned to the LX-10’s
[Strings], [Voice], and [Others] tone buttons.

The recommended tones are not used, and
only the LX-10’s internal tones can be
selected.

Description

Remembering the Settings (Memory Backup)

Normally, the settings of the various variations will revert to their
default values when the power is turned off. However, you can
specify that the various settings will be remembered even when
the power is turned off.

This function is called “Memory Backup.”

1.

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

[3D] button.

The LX-10 will enter Function mode.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Memory

2.

Backup.”

fig.d-FuncMenu-Backup.eps

3.

Press the [ ] button.

The following appears in the display.

fig.d-Backup.eps

This is set to “On” at the factory.

Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen (Language)

You can change the language that is displayed in the screen.

Settings

English, Japanese

If you decide to cancel without executing, press the [Piano
Designer] button.

If you’re sure you want to execute Memory

4.

Backup, press [ ].

A confirmation message appears in the screen.

fig.d-Backup2.eps

5.

Press the [ ] button.

If you decide to cancel without executing, press the
[ ] button.

When the memory backup operation is completed, the
function mode menu screen will appear.

NOTE

For details on the items that are memorized, refer to
“Parameters Stored in Memory Backup” (p. 109).

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Various Settings

Restoring the Settings to the Factory Condition (Factory Reset)

The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored
to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory
Reset.”

Execute this operation if you want the settings you’ve stored
using Memory Backup to be returned to their original state.

4.

If you’re sure you want to execute Factory

Reset, press [ ].

A confirmation message appears in the screen.

fig.d-Reset2.eps

When you execute “Factory Reset,” all settings you’ve

NOTE

1.

stored up to that point will be cleared, and reset to
their factory-set condition.

Executing this operation will not erase the songs from
internal memory or USB memory.

If you want to erase all songs from the LX-10‘s internal
memory and all songs from USB memory, refer to
“Initializing the Memory” (p. 70).

Hold down the [Effects] button and press the

[3D] button.

The LX-10 will enter Function mode.

2.

Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select “Factory

Reset.”

fig.d-FuncMenu-Reset.eps

5.

Press the [ ] button.

If you decide to cancel without executing, press the
[ ] button.

When the Factory Reset is complete and the following
appears in the screen.

fig.d-Reset3.eps

6.

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way toward

the left to minimize the volume.

7.

Switch the power off, then back on.

Press the [ ] button.

3.

The following appears in the display.

fig.d-Reset.eps

If you decide to cancel without executing, press the [Piano
Designer] button.

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Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

If you activate the Panel Lock function, all buttons will be locked
and non-functional. You can use this to prevent a child from
accidentally changing the settings by inadvertently pressing
buttons.

Press the [V-LINK] button and [File] button

1.

simultaneously.

Panel Lock will be activated.

A key symbol will appear in the upper right of the screen,
and all buttons will be disabled.

Various Settings

Canceling the Panel Lock Function

Once again, press the [
button simultaneously.

Panel Lock will be cancelled when you turn off the
power.

V-LINK

] button and [File]

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting to Audio Equipment

You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the LX-10
through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your
performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.

Use phone plug audio cables (sold separately) to make
connections.

Before connecting audio cables to the bottom panel

NOTE

(the back edge of the LX-10’s bottom), you’ll need to
remove the rear board upper (p. 18).

Connecting Speakers to the LX-10 and Outputting Sounds

926a

* When connection cables with resistors are used, the

volume level of equipment connected to the input jacks
may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that
do not contain resistors.

* 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.

Output Jacks

1.

Turn the volume all the way down on the LX­10 and on the device you’re about to

connect.

Turn off the power to the LX-10 and

2.

connected speakers.

Use audio cables (sold separately) to make

3.

the connection.

4.

Switch on the LX-10.

Switch on the connected speakers.

5.

Amplified Speakers,
Audio System, etc.

Input (Line In)

Turning Off the Power

Turn the volume all the way down on the LX-

1.

10 and on the connected speakers.

Turn off the connected speakers.

2.

Turn off the LX-10.

3.

6.

Adjust the volume level on the LX-10 and the
connected speakers.

When you play the LX-10’s keyboard, the sound is played
from the connected speakers.

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Playing Sounds of an Audio Device through the LX-10

Input jacks

Connecting to Other Devices

Output (Line Out)

1.

Turn the volume all the way down on the LX-

10 and on the audio device you’re about to
connect.

2.

Turn off the power to the LX-10 and

connected audio device.

3.

Use audio cables (sold separately) to make

the connection.

Switch on the connected audio device.

4.

Switch on the LX-10.

5.

Audio System, etc.

RCA pin-type Input jacks are located
to the lower left of the front of the
LX-10.
They provide a convenient way to
connect portable audio devices.

Turning Off the Power

Turn the volume all the way down on the LX-

1.

10 and on the connected speakers.

2.

Turn off the LX-10.

Turn off the connected audio device.

3.

6.

Adjust the volume level on the LX-10 and the

connected audio device.

The sounds from the connected audio device are played by
the LX-10.

Adjust the volume by using the controls of your audio
device.

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting to MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other. For
instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or
switch Tones on the other instrument.

What’s MIDI?

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.

The LX-10 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it
exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the LX-10 to an external
device for even greater versatility.

Connecting a Computer to

Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module by Playing the LX-10

MIDI Out

connector

the LX-10

MIDI Out/In

connector

MIDI

OUT

MIDI sequencer

IN

MIDI cable

MIDI cable

MIDI

THRU OUT

MIDI Sound Module

IN

Making the Connection

1.

Turn the volume all the way down on the LX­10 and on the MIDI device you’re about to

connect.

Switch off the power to the LX-10 and the

2.

MIDI device you’re about to connect.

Use a MIDI cables (sold separately) to connect

3.

the MIDI connectors to each other.

Switch on the power to the LX-10 and the

4.

connected device.

5.

Adjust the volume level on the LX-10 and the

connected device.

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NOTE

When the LX-10 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set
it to “Local Off.” Refer to “Preventing Doubled Notes
When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)” (p.

85).

6.

You should also set the MIDI transmit

channel as needed.

For details on the MIDI transmit channel, refer to “MIDI
Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Ch.)” (p. 86).

Connecting a Computer

Connecting to Other Devices

The following become possible once you connect a USB cable
(available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector on the
LX-10’s Bottom panel (front bottom left) and the USB connector
of your computer.

• You can use the LX-10 to play sounds from SMF music files
played back with MIDI software.

• By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you can
save songs recorded with the LX-10 to your computer, and
enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features.

Connect the LX-10 to your computer as shown below.

USB connector

If Connection to Your Computer is
Unsuccessful...

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect
the LX-10 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or
if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may
solve the problem.

For details on downloading and installing the Roland original
driver, refer to the Roland website.

Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the
driver. For details, refer to “Changing the USB Driver Settings
(USB Driver)” (p. 87).

Caution

• 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.

• Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.

Computer

USB cable

USB

connector

* Refer to the Roland website for system requirements.

Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

• USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer
if you need to purchase.

• Turn on the power to the LX-10 before starting up MIDI
applications on the computer. Do not turn the LX-10 on
or off while any MIDI application is running.

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Troubleshooting

If you think there’s a problem, read this first.

Symptom Cause/Action Page

Power does not turn on

Nothing appears in the screen

Pedal does not work, or is

“stuck”

Unable to read from/write to

USB memory

“Buzz” is heard from external

devices

Is the power cord connected correctly?

Since the LX-10 uses a liquid crystal screen, it may happen that no text or graphics
appear in the screen if the temperature is below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees
Fahrenheit).

Is the pedal connected correctly?
Plug the cable firmly into the pedal connector.

If you disconnect the pedal cable from the LX-10 while the power is on, the pedal
effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition.
You must power-off the LX-10 before connecting or disconnecting the pedal
cable.

If you’ve switched the function of the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal, these pedals
will not operate as the soft pedal or sostenuto pedal.

Are you using (optional) Roland USB memory?
Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory
products.

If you are unable to read or write USB memory successfully, change the External
Memory setting.

Are the external devices connected to more than one AC power outlet?
If you connect external devices, be sure to connect them to the same AC outlet.

p. 18

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p. 18

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p. 85

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p. 87

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Device connected to the Input

jacks have insufficient volume

No sound

No sound

No sound when you play back a

song

No sound from the leftmost

notes of the keyboard

Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Is the speaker cable connected correctly? p. 18

Could the LX-10’s volume or the volume of the connected equipment be turned
down?

Could headphones be connected?
Could there be a plug inserted in a headphone jack?
The speakers will not produce sound if headphones or plug are connected to the
headphone jacks.

Has Local Control been set to “Off”?
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing the keyboard.
Set Local Control to On.

Has Local Control been set to “Off”?
When Local Control is set to Off, no sound is produced by playing back a song. Set
Local Control to On.

Could the song volume be set to “0”? p. 55

Is V-LINK switched on?
When V-LINK is on, the lowest twelve notes of the keyboard are used to control
the image, and will not produce sound.

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p. 21

p. 23

p. 85

p. 85

p. 86

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

No sound (when a MIDI device is

connected)

Not all the notes you play are

sounded

Notes don’t sound right

Sound is not loud enough

Only the high sounds are heard

Pitch of the keyboard or song is

incorrect

Sounds are heard twice

(doubled) when the keyboard is

played

Cause/Action Page

Are all devices powered on? —

Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? p. 94

Do the MIDI channels of the LX-10 and the connected device match? p. 86

The maximum simultaneous polyphony is 128 notes. If you are playing along with
a song and making heavy use of the damper pedal, the number of notes the LX­10 is attempting to produce may exceed the maximum polyphony, meaning that
some of the notes will drop out.

Is the speaker cable connected correctly?

Could you have made Key Transpose settings?

Is the Master Tune setting appropriate? p. 80

Is the setting for the Temperament correct? p. 31

Is the settings for the Stretch Tuning correct? p. 30

Is the LX-10 in Dual performance?

When the LX-10 is connected to an external sequencer, set the Local Control to
off. Alternatively, the sequencer could be set so its Soft Thru feature is Off.

—

p. 18

p. 38

p. 42

p. 85

The wrong instrument is

selected when you press the

[Strings], [Voice], or [Others]

button

Effect does not apply

Reverberation remains even if

You defeat the Reverb effect

The sound of the higher notes

suddenly changes from a certain

key

INSTRUMENT buttons [Strings] [Voice] [Others] also operate as buttons that select
“Recommended Tones.”
With the factory settings, connecting a commercially-available CD-ROM drive to

the external memory connector and selecting a song from a CD-ROM produced
for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES) will automatically cause sounds appropriate for that
song to be assigned to the [Strings], [Voice], and [Others] Tone buttons, so that
you can select “recommended” sounds by pressing one of these buttons.
You can also make settings so that “recommended” sounds are not automatically
assigned.

When you are using Dual performance or Split performance, and different effects
are specified for the two selected tones, the effect will not be applied to Tone 2
(when using Dual performance) or the left-hand tone (when using Split
performance).

The LX-10’s piano sound faithfully simulates the depth and resonance of an
acoustic piano, and this may give the impression of reverberation even if you’ve
defeated the Reverb effect.

On an acoustic piano, the approximately one and a half octaves of notes at the
top of the keyboard will continue sounding regardless of the damper pedal.
These notes also have a somewhat different tonal character. LX-10 faithfully
simulate this characteristic of acoustic pianos. On the LX-10, the range that is
unaffected by the damper pedal will change according to the key transpose
setting.

p. 89

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

High-pitched ringing is heard

Low notes sound wrong, or are

buzzy

Cause/Action Page

Is the speaker cable connected correctly? p. 18

If you hear this in headphones:
Piano sounds that have a brilliant and crisp character contain substantial high­frequency components that may sound as though a metallic ringing has been
added. This is because the character of an actual piano is being faithfully
reproduced, and is not a malfunction. This ringing is more obtrusive if the reverb
effect is applied heavily, so you may be able to minimize it by decreasing the
reverb.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:
It is likely that there is some other reason (such as resonances within the unit).
Please contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

If you don’t hear this in headphones:
Performing at high volumes may cause the speakers or objects near the LX-10 to
resonate. Fluorescent lights or glass doors may also resonate sympathetically. In
particular, this is more likely to occur for lower notes and higher volumes. You can
take the following measures to minimize resonances.

• Locate the speakers 10–15 cm away from walls or other surfaces.

• Keep the volume down.

• Move away from the objects that are resonating.

If you hear this in headphones:
It is likely that there is some other reason. Please contact your dealer or a nearby
Roland service center.

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Song does not play correctly

Song won’t play

Only the sound of a particular

instrument in a song does not

play

Sound is heard from a muted

track

Song volume is low

Song tempo becomes unstable

If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted
depending on how you perform.
If this occurs, turn down the volume.
Alternatively, lower the master gain.

Could the screen be indicating “OK to delete Song?”
You can’t play back an internal song if internal memory contains performance
data you recorded. Erase the performance data you recorded before you play
back the song.

Could a track be muted?
If the button indicator is out, the music on that track is not heard. Press the track

button so the indicator is illuminated.

Could the Part Mute setting be active?
Muted parts will not be heard.

Could the track mute volume be set to other than “0”?
If you set this to “0,” the sound of a muted track will be completely inaudible.

Could the song volume be lowered?

When playing a song from USB memory, the tempo may become unstable if there
is an excessive amount of performance data.

p. 21

p. 88

p. 26

p. 69

p. 54

p. 82

p. 55

p. 55

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Can’t play back a song saved in

USB memory

Song name in USB memory is not

shown

Can’t record / play back

Can’t record

The recorded performance

disappeared

Cause/Action Page

Is the audio data of a type that the LX-10 can play?
Refer to “Audio data that the LX-10” can play.

Is the filename extension “MID”?
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

The song name will not be shown if the song information in the file is empty or
consists only of spaces.

Is the filename extension “MID”?
Files with other filename extensions cannot be handled as song data.

Has one of the track buttons for recording been selected?

Your recorded performance will disappear if you switch off the LX-10’s power or
select a song.
There is no way to recover the lost performance. Before you turn off the power,
save your recorded performance in internal Memory.

p. 99

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p. 63
p. 67

p. 73

Audio data that the LX-10 can play

●

WAV

Sampling frequency

Bit depth

File name extension

44.1kHz

16 bit

.wav

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Error Messages

Indication

Error: 1

Error: 2

Error: 10

Error: 11

Error: 14

Error: 15

Error: 16

Error: 18

Error: 30

Meaning

You can only read the music file. It can not be saved.

An error occurred during writing.
The external media’s protect tab may be in the “Protect” (writing prohibited) position, or the external
media may not yet be initialized.

No external media is inserted. Insert the external media and try again.

There is not sufficient free memory in the save destination. Either insert other external media or delete
unneeded files and try again.

An error occurred during writing. The external media may be corrupted. Insert other external media and
try again. Alternatively, you can initialize the external media.

The file is unreadable. The data format is not compatible with the LX-10.

Data was not called up in time for playback of the song. After waiting several seconds, you may be able
to play back the song by pressing the [ ] button again.

This audio format is not supported.
Use audio data of a type that is supported.
For details on audio data formats, refer to “Audio data that the LX-10 can play” (p. 99).

The internal memory capacity of the LX-10 is full.

Error: 40

Error: 41

Error: 43

Error: 51

Error: 65

The LX-10 cannot deal with the excessive MIDI data sent from the external MIDI device. Reduce the
amount of MIDI data sent to the LX-10.

A MIDI cable has been disconnected. Connect it properly and securely.

A MIDI transmission error has occurred. Check the MIDI cable and connected MIDI device.

There may be a problem with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. If it is not solved
after you have tried several times, contact the Roland service center.

The External Memory port was subjected to excessive current. Make sure that there is no problem with
the external media, then turn the power off, then on again.

* External Media: USB memory, Floppy Disk, CD-ROM, etc.

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