Roland LX-10F User Manual
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” Owner’s manual p. 3),
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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
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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.
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.
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“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s manual p. 8), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 10). 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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Lessons at home!
Play along with a metronome
Performing with the metronome • • • p. 22
Check your own performance
Recording your performance • • • p. 41
Play together with your family
Dividing the keyboard for two-person
performance (Twin Piano) • • • p. 27
Use your digital piano to
Enjoy
Play along with the song one hand at a time
Playing parts individually • • • p. 38
Slow down the tempo for difficult passages
Changing the song’s tempo • • • p. 40
Night-time or early morning lessonsNight-time or early morning lessons
Using the Headphones • • • p. 18Using the Headphones • • • p. 18
Play using different soundsPlay using different sounds
Performing with various sounds • • • p. 21Performing with various sounds • • • p. 21
Night-time or early morning lessons
Using the Headphones • • • p. 18
Play using different sounds
Performing with various sounds • • • p. 21
Select and listen to the song you want to play!
Listening to songs • • • p. 37
Playing back songs on external media • • • p. 62
Now I can play it!Now I can play it!
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY..................... 8
IMPORTANT NOTES ........................... 10
Names of Things and What They Do 12
Before You Play.................................. 14
Getting Ready to Play .....................................................14
Connecting the Speaker Cable.............................14
Connecting the Pedal Cord ................................... 14
Connecting the Power Cord..................................14
Opening/Closing the Lid ........................................ 14
Opening/Closing the Top Lid................................ 15
Using the Music Rest................................................ 15
Turning the Power On/Off ............................................16
Turning the Power On .............................................16
Turning the Power Off ............................................. 16
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume.................................... 17
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display .................. 17
Using the Headphones................................................... 18
Connecting the Headphones................................ 18
Using the Headphone Hook..................................18
Listening to Demo Songs.............................................. 19
Using the Pedals ............................................................... 20
About the Adjuster ...................................................20
Adjusting the Piano Sound to Your
Taste (Piano Designer) ...................... 34
What is Piano Designer?.................................................34
Using Piano Designer......................................................34
Piano Designer Settings.................................................35
Listening to Songs ............................. 37
Playing Back Songs ..........................................................37
Playing Parts Individually...............................................38
Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)..39
Adjusting the Volume of the Song Playback..........39
Changing the Song’s Tempo........................................40
Changing the Pitch of the Song
(Playback Transpose).......................................................40
Recording Your Performance ........... 41
Recording Your Keyboard Performance...................41
Erasing Your Recorded Performance.........................43
Saving Your Recorded Performance..........................44
Deleting a Saved Song....................................................46
Advanced Recording Methods....................................48
Recording Each Hand Separately.........................48
Recording a Performance You Play Along
with a Song ..................................................................51
Performing ......................................... 21
Performing with Various Sounds................................ 21
Performing with the Metronome ............................... 22
Changing the Metronome’s Tempo................... 22
Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature...23
Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume.................. 23
Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your
Performance (Count-in) .......................................... 24
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)....... 25
Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect ........25
Performing with Two layered Tones (Dual Play)... 26
Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person
Performance (Twin Piano)............................................. 27
Changing the Way in Which the Sound is
Heard (Twin Piano Mode).......................................28
Playing Different Tones in the Left and Right
Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)............................... 29
Changing the Tones of the Left and Right
Zones .............................................................................30
Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point .................31
Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose) ...................32
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)............................ 33
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Various Settings................................. 53
Basic Operation in Function Mode ............................53
Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)... 54
Sounds Settings................................................................ 55
Adjusting the Sound’s Brilliance (Brilliance).... 55
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments
(Master Tuning).......................................................... 55
Changing the Equalizer Settings (Equalizer) ... 55
Volume Settings................................................................ 56
Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance
(Dual Balance).............................................................56
Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain).................. 56
Using the Sound of a Specific Part as a
“Guide” (Mute Volume) ...........................................56
Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track
Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign).. 56
Metronome Setting......................................................... 57
Changing How the Metronome Marks
the Beat (Metronome Pattern).............................. 57
Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo
(Tempo Mute) ............................................................. 57
Performing Settings ........................................................57
Specifying What the Key Transpose will
Affect (Transpose Mode)......................................... 57
Changing the Pitch of the Tone in Octave
Steps (Octave Shift) .................................................. 57
Pedal Settings.................................................................... 58
Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied
(Damper Pedal Part) .................................................58
Changing How the Pedals Work
(Center/Left Pedal Func)......................................... 58
Switching On/Off the Display of Lyrics (Lyrics)...... 58
Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back
(CD/Audio Type) ............................................................... 58
Changing the Language Displayed in the Screen
(Language).......................................................................... 58
Storing Your Settings
(Memory Backup) ............................................................. 59
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) .....59
Connecting to Other Devices ............ 60
Connecting a Media.........................................................60
Installing the CD Drive .............................................60
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive............................60
Connecting USB Memory........................................60
Initializing the Memory (Format Media)............ 61
Changing the External Memory Setting
(Ext. Memory Mode)..................................................61
Playing Back Songs on External Media ..............62
Adjusting the Volume of an Audio File
or Music CD..................................................................63
Changing the Tempo of an Audio File
or Music CD..................................................................63
Changing the Playback Pitch of a Song
(Playback Transpose)................................................63
Minimizing the Sounds in the Center
(Center Cancel) ...........................................................63
Switching VIMA TUNES Recommended Tones
(Recommended Tone) .............................................63
Saving Your Recorded Performance
on External Memory..................................................64
Deleting a Song From External Memory...........64
Copying the Song......................................................65
Connecting to Audio Equipment................................66
Having Audio from an External Device be
Sounded Through the LX-10F...............................66
Connecting Speakers to the LX-10F and
Outputting Sounds ...................................................66
Connecting to MIDI Devices.........................................67
Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the LX-10F ..67
Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound
Module by Playing the LX-10F ..............................67
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected
to a Sequencer (Local Control)..............................68
MIDI Transmit Channel Settings
(MIDI Transmit Ch.)...................................................68
Sending Recorded Performance Data to
a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)...................68
Connecting a Computer.................................................69
Changing the USB Driver Settings
(USB Driver).................................................................69
Using the V-LINK Function ............................................70
Specifying the V-LINK Transmit Channel ..........70
Appendices
Troubleshooting ...............................................................71
Error Messages...................................................................74
Tone List...............................................................................75
Internal Song List..............................................................78
Parameters Stored in Memory Backup .....................79
Music Files That the LX-10F Can Use .........................80
Main Specifications..........................................................81
Index......................................................................................83
7
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
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.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
•
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
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• 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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• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.
• 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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• 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 unit should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described in the operating instructions, or
as marked on the rear panel of unit.
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• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with any other
device.
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About the Symbols
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.
• 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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• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that
is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss
or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop
using the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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• 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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• 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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8
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
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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• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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• 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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• 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 play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio
CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that
could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to
speakers or other system components may result.
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• 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.
• The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
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• 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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• 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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• 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.
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
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• 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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• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the
precautions listed below. At least two persons are
required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be
handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make
sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury
and the instrument from damage.
• Check to make sure the screws securing the unit to the
stand have not become loose. Fasten them again
securely whenever you notice any loosening.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 20).
• Close the lid.
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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 16).
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• 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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• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do
not get your fingers pinched (p. 14). Adult
supervision is recommended whenever small
children use the unit.
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• When using the stool, please observe the following
points:
• Do not use the stool as a toy, or as a stepping stool.
• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the stool.
• Do not adjust the height while sitting on the stool.
• Do not sit on the stool if the bolts holding the stool
legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately retighten them using the supplied tool.)
• Never insert your hand into the gap (the metal height
adjustment mechanism) under the seat lid. Doing so
may cause your hand to be pinched or injured.
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• Always keep the following small parts that may be
removed out of the reach of small children to avoid
accidental ingestion of these parts.
• Screws for assembling the stand you may remove
• Included wing nut for headphone hook
• Included stereo 1/4” plug adaptor
(if a stereo 1/4”plug adaptor is included with your
headphones)
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9
IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit
for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise
harmfully affect the finish.
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be
the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling
such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.
Maintenance
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly
dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of
strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood.
Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization
process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially
available metal polisher.
• Since wood will expand and contract depending on how it is used
and the environment in which it is located, products made of wood
may experience a gradual loosening of the screws over time.
To ensure that your piano remains in safe, optimal condition, you
should regularly check the tightness of the screws in the locations
shown in the illustration. If you find that any screws are loose, use a
screwdriver to tighten them.
Maintenance (Polished-finish pianos)
• Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as that found
on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs careful, periodic care.
• For regular dusting, use a soft, clean cloth and/or a piano-use
feather duster. Be sure to wipe gently. Even tiny granules of grit
can damage the surface of the unit if you use too much pressure
when wiping.
• If the cabinet gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been
soaked with water, then squeezed dry. Afterwards, wipe it again
with a soft dry cloth. 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.
• If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it thoroughly with a
soft cloth dampened with a little of the piano polishing liquid.
• About piano polishing liquid
• Use polishing liquid as directed by the instructions for the
product.
• Use only polishing liquid that is intended for use on polished-
finish pianos. Using any other polishing liquid may cause
scratches, deformation, or discoloration. To purchase polishing
liquid, contact your nearby musical instrument dealer.
• Use the polishing liquid only on the polished surfaces of the
cabinet. Always wipe the surface with the grain using straight,
even strokes. Do not repeatedly wipe the same places using too
much pressure, since that might result in the loss of luster.
• Be sure to keep the polishing liquid out of the reach of small
children. If the polishing liquid is accidentally swallowed, first get
them to vomit, then take them to a doctor.
Repairs and Data
• 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Additional Precautions
• 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.
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored on a unit’s memory or a USB memory once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such
loss of data.
• 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.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• 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.
• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation.
• 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).
• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-absorbent
material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to
become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.
• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that
incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible
to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable.
• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no
pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in
particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid).
Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets
or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a
situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power
and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then
consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased,
or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive
(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)
• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the drive
is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both the disk
and the drive.
Handling Floppy Disks
• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic
storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage
of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve
their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy
disks:
• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.
• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.
• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature
range: 10 to 50 degree C (50 to 122 degree F)
• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as
those generated by loudspeakers.
• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk
from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in
the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when
you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Rear side of the disk
Write
(can write new data onto disk)
Write Protect Tab
• 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.
• 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 dustridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk
drive to malfunction.
Protect
(prevents writing to disk)
Handling USB memory
(Using Optional USB Memory)
• Do not connect or disconnect USB memory while it is being read
from, or written to (i.e., while the USB memory access indicator will
blink).
• Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in
place.
• Never touch the External Memory connector. Also, avoid getting the
terminals dirty.
• USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle
the USB memories carefully, paying particular note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the USB memories from static electricity, be
sure to discharge any static electricity from your own body before
handling the USB memories.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact
portion of the USB memories.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject USB memories to strong shock or
vibration.
• Do not keep USB memories in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles,
or other such locations.
• Do not allow USB memories to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the USB memories.
Handling CD-ROMs
(Using Optional CD-Drive)
• 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.
* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.
* XGLite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha
Corporation.
* MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent
portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which
was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).
Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.
* 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
1 2 3 4
5
6 7
8
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17
25
21 22 23 24
1
[Volume] slider
Adjusts the overall volume of the LX-10F (p. 17).
2
[Reverb] button
Adds reverberation similar to what you would hear
when performing in a concert hall (p. 25).
3
[Transpose] button
Transposes the keyboard and/or song.
• Transposing the keyboard (p. 32).
• Transposing the song playback (p. 40).
4
[Twin Piano] button
• Divides the keyboard into two separate sections,
allowing two people to perform in the same
registers (p. 27).
• Allows you to perform with a split keyboard
(p. 29).
5
[Function] button
Takes you to Function mode, where you can make a
variety of settings, including those that change the
sound or various other functions (p. 53).
6
Tone buttons
Here you can select the sound you’ll hear when you
play the keyboard (p. 21).
7
[Piano Designer] button
Allows you to adjust the piano sound to your taste,
for example by adjusting the string resonance
(p. 34).
8
Display
This shows the sound name, song number, tempo
and time signature.
9
[▲] [▼] buttons
Use these buttons to select items in the Piano
Designer or in Function mode.
10
[–] (
• Change the value of settings such as sounds or
functions.
• Select the sound to be played from the keyboard
(p. 21).
• Select a song (p. 37).
• Fast-forward/rewind a song (p. 37).
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[Song] (Tempo) button
• Indicates the name of the currently selected song
(p. 37).
• Changes the metronome’s tempo or time signature
(p. 22).
) [+] ( ) buttons
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Names of Things and What They Do
8
9
10 11
12
13 14
15 16
18
19
20
20
12
[Metronome] button
Turns the internal metronome on/off (p. 22).
13
[
] (Play/Stop) button
• Stops/starts playback of an internal song or a
recorded performance (p. 37).
• Starts/stops recording of your performance (p. 41).
14
[
] (Rec) button
This lets you record your own performance into the
LX-10F (p. 41).
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Track buttons
• Allows you to play back your performance
separately for each hand (p. 38).
• Records your performance separately for each
hand (p. 48).
• Holding down the [Right] button will disable all
button operations (Panel Lock) (p. 33).
16
[Display Contrast] knob
This adjusts the brightness of the screen (p. 17).
17
[Power] switch
Turns the power on/off (p. 16).
18
Output jacks (L/Mono, R)
You can connect an audio device or external
19
Pedal connector
Connect the pedal cord of the dedicated stand to
this connector (p. 14).
AC In (AC Inlet)
Connect the included power cord here (p. 14).
21
Phones jacks
Here you can connect headphones (p. 18).
22
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-10F’s speakers
(p. 66).
23
MIDI Out/In connectors
You can connect these to external MIDI devices to
transfer performance data (p. 67).
24
USB connector
You can connect this to your computer for
transferring performance data (p. 69).
25
External Memory connector
Here you can connect USB memory, a CD drive, or a
floppy disk drive, and use it to play or save songs
(p. 60).
powered speakers here to reproduce the LX-10F’s
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sound (p. 66).
Pedals
• These are used mainly when playing piano (p. 20).
• You can assign a variety of functions to the pedals
(p. 58).
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Before You Play
1
2
AC outlet
Getting Ready to Play
Before connecting cables to the bottom panel (the back
edge of the LX-10F’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-10F’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
Check before you connect the power cord.
• Make sure that the [Power] switch is off (p. 16).
• Make sure that the [Volume] slider is minimized (p. 17).
1.
Connect the included power cord to the AC Inlet
located at the rear of the bottom panel.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC
2.
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 LX-10F’s bottom panel.
fig.PedalCord.eps
You must use the power cord included with the LX-10F.
Opening/Closing the Lid
To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly.
The lid of the LX-10F is designed to close softly even if
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 in the gap.
1.
To open the lid, use both hands to lift it.
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2.
To close the lid, use both hands to gently lower it.
If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed
first to prevent accidents.
Opening/Closing the Top Lid
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 in the gap.
Opening the Top Lid
Lift up the top lid.
1.
2.
Raise the topstick located at the right edge.
3.
Gently lower the top lid.
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.
• If the sheet music is thin, attach it to a clipboard
before placing it on the music Rest.
Closing the Top Lid
Lift up the top lid.
1.
Fold down the topstick.
2.
Gently lower the top lid.
3.
Top lid
Topstick
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Before You Play
1
2
ON
OFF
Turning the Power On/Off
9
Once the connections have been completed (p. 14), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
Turning the Power On
Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to
1.
minimize the volume.
Press the [Power] switch.
2.
The power will turn on, and [Piano] button and [Reverb]
button will light.
After a brief interval, you’ll be able to produce sounds
by playing the keyboard.
• This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
• Always make sure to have the volume level turned down
before switching on power. Even with the volume all the way
down, you may still hear some sound when the power is
switched on, but this is normal, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
3.
Use the [Volume] slider to adjust the volume
(p. 17).
Turning the Power Off
Move the [Volume] slider all the way to the left to
1.
minimize the volume.
Press the [Power] switch.
2.
The screen goes blank and the power is turned off.
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off
the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. Refer to Power Supply (p. 10).
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Adjusting the Sound’s Volume
MaxMin
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] slider to adjust the headphone volume.
1.
Turn the [Volume] slider 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.
Before You Play
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the LX-10F’s display.
1.
Turn the [Display Contrast] knob to adjust the brightness.
* 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.
* The brightness may be affected by the temperature.
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Before You Play
Headphone hook
Using the Headphones
You can use headphones to enjoy the LX-10F without disturbing those around you, such as at night.
Connecting the Headphones
The LX-10F has two headphone jacks, two people can also
use headphones simultaneously.
Using the Headphone Hook
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang
them on the headphone hook of the LX-10F.
Attaching the Headphone Hook
Wing nut
Headphone hook
Press and twist the headphone hook included with
1.
the LX-10F into the hole in the bottom left of the
LX-10F (refer to the figure above).
Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the
2.
headphone hook.
Plug the headphones into the Phones jack.
1.
If headphones are connected, no sound will be output
from the LX-10F’s speakers.
2.
Use the LX-10F’s [Volume] slider to adjust the
headphone volume (P.17).
If headphones are connected, a headphone symbol is shown
in the lower left of the screen.
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the
headphone hook. Doing so may damage the
instrument or the hook.
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.
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Before You Play
2
1
Listening to the Piano Designer demo songs
1. In step 2, press the [Piano Designer] button.
The piano designer demo screen will appear.
2. Press the [
Listening to Demo Songs
The LX-10F comes with demo songs.
* You won’t be able to play back demo songs if there is an unsaved performance. You’ll need to either delete or save your performance
before playing demo songs (p. 42).
Hold down the [Twin Piano] button and press the
1.
[Function] button.
The indicators of the four tone buttons, the [Twin Piano]
button, the [Piano Designer] button, and the [Function]
button flash.
Button with tone demo Demo content
[Piano]
[E. Piano] E. Piano tone demo song
[Strings] Strings tone demo song
[Others] Demo song using Guitar tones
[Piano Designer]
Piano tone demo song
Demo songs using the Piano
Designer function (p. 34) to
demonstrate varieties of sounds
of demo.
3. Press a blinking tone button.
The demo song for the button you pressed will play.
You can repeat steps 2 and 3 to hear other demo
songs.
▲] or [▼] button to select the type
* All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for
purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a
violation of applicable laws.
* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI
Out.
2.
Press one of the Tone buttons.
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.
To stop playback, press the blinking button.
3.
4.
Press the [Twin Piano] button to exit Demo mode.
The indicators of the four tone buttons, the [Twin Piano]
button, the [Piano Designer] button, and the [Function]
button will return to their original state.
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Before You Play
Using the Pedals
Damper Pedal (right pedal)
The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use
them mainly when playing piano.
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper 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.
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal
and soft pedal (p. 58).
If you disconnect the pedal cord from the LX-10F while
the power is turned on, the pedal effect will remain
applied. You must connect or disconnect the pedal
cord while the LX-10F’s power is switched off.
About the Adjuster
If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve
moved the LX-10F to a different location), you can adjust the
adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.
With the damper pedal on an acoustic piano, when you step
on the pedal it will at first offer only a slight amount of
resistance, but as you press down further it will start to feel
much heavier. On the LX-10F, this change in the feeling of
resistance is simulated.
On an acoustic piano, when you step on the damper pedal,
you’ll first hear the sound of the dampers releasing the
strings. Then, you should also be able to hear the sound of
strings adjacent to the ones for the notes actually played
resonate sympathetically, resulting in a rich, resounding
tone.
Additionally, when using half-pedaling techniques, the core
of the sound disappears rapidly while a rich, spacious
resonance remains, producing a unique form of
reverberation. On the LX-10F, the unique, lingering tones
produced by the half-pedaling technique are reproduced in
addition to released-string sounds (Damper Noise) and
resonating sounds (Damper Resonance).
You can modify the sound of the damper releasing
the string and the sound of the sympathetic
vibration (p. 35).
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will
be sustained.
Adjuster
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-10F on carpet, you must turn the
adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the floor.
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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.
Performing
1
2
Tone numberTone name
About the tones you can select
* For some tones, there are keys that do not produce sound.
* For details on the tones, refer to “Tone list” (p. 75).
Button Description
[Piano] button Selects a variety of instruments, including grand pianos, honky-tonk pianos, and historical instruments.
[E. Piano] button
Selects various electric piano sounds used in pop or rock, as well as the sound of instruments played using
mallets.
[Strings] button
Selects the sounds of string instruments such as violins, as well as other instruments used in orchestras, which
are appropriate when used for Dual play with a piano sound.
[Others] button
Selects a variety of sounds such as organ, bass, and GM2 sounds (p. 80).
* If you select a tone number from 35 through 42, the keyboard will act as a drum set.
* If you’ve selected a tone to which the Rotary effect is applied, pressing the [Others] button will change the
modulation speed of the Rotary effect.
Performing with Various Sounds
In addition to piano sounds, the LX-10F lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (over 300 types).
These sounds are called “Tones.” The Tones are divided into four groups, each of which is assigned to a different Tone button.
Let’s start by performing with a piano tone.
When you turn on the power, the “Grand Piano1” Tone is selected.
fig.Panel
1.
Press the [Piano] button.
The currently selected tone number and tone name are shown.
2.
Press the [-] or [+] button.
A different tone is selected.
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Performing
2 1
Performing with the Metronome
You can sound the metronome while you perform.
The LX-10F contains a versatile metronome feature. You can change the metronome’s volume and time signature, or change the
way in which it divides the beats.
While the song plays, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature of the song.
fig.Panel
Press the [Metronome] button.
1.
The [Metronome] button will blink, and the display will indicate “Tempo.”
The metronome will sound.
The [Metronome] button will blink red and green according to the currently selected
time signature; red indicates the strong beats, and green indicates the weak beats.
You can press the [Metronome] button once again to stop the metronome.
Changing the Metronome’s Tempo
fig.Panel
Press the [Metronome] button.
1.
The metronome will sound.
2.
Press the [-] or [+] button.
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Correspondence between beat and tempo display
0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4,
5/4, 6/4, 7/4
fig.table
Beat
Tempo
2/2
=5–250
3/8 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
=10–500 =20–999 =7–333
Changing the Metronome’s Time Signature
3 2 1
1.
Press the [Metronome] button.
The metronome will sound.
Press the [Song] (Tempo) button.
2.
The [Song] (Tempo) button will light orange, and the display will indicate the time
signature.
Performing
3.
Press the [-] or [+] button.
If you specify “0/4” only the weak beats will sound.
If you record your performance, it will be recorded with the time signature you specify here.
When you play back a song, the metronome’s time signature will be set to the time signature of that song.
Available time signatures
You can change the way in which the metronome’s beats are sounded (p. 57).
* You can’t change the metronome’s time signature while a song is playing.
Adjusting the Metronome’s Volume
fig.Panel
2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
1.
While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [-] or [+]
button.
The display will indicate the metronome’s volume.
If you set the metronome’s volume to “0” the metronome will not sound.
Metronome volume range
0–10
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Performing
1
2
Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in)
A series of sounds rhythmically played to indicate the tempo before a song starts is called a “count-in.”
If you sound a count-in, it will be easier for you to synchronize your own performance to the tempo of the playback.
fig.Panel
1.
Press the [Metronome] button.
The metronome will sound.
2.
Press the [ ] button.
A two-measure count sound will be produced before the song starts playing.
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Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)
What are Effects?
In addition to reverb, the LX-10F provides a wide variety of other “effects” that can modify the sound in various ways.
An appropriate effect is selected for each different tone.
* Some tones do not have an effect.
You can add a pleasant reverberation to the sounds you play from the keyboard, producing the impression that you are performing
in a concert hall. This effect is called “Reverb.”
fig.Panel
1.
Press the [Reverb] button.
The [Reverb] button will light.
If you press the [Reverb] button once again, the button will go out and the reverb effect will be
eliminated.
Performing
Adjusting the Depth of the Reverb Effect
fig.Panel
1.
While holding down the [Reverb] button, press the [-] or [+] button.
The display will indicate the depth of the reverb effect values.
Reverb depth range
Higher values apply deeper reverb.
The adjusted setting will return to its original values when you turn off the power. If you wish, you
can have this setting be retained even while the power is turned off (p. 59).
* You can’t specify the depth of the reverb effect independently for each sound. Reverb is applied at the same depth for each
sound.
* The depth of the reverb effect for the song that’s playing will not change.
* The reverb effect is not applied if Twin Piano mode (p. 28) is set to “individual.”
1–10
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Performing
Tone 1 Tone2
Performing with Two layered Tones (Dual Play)
You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called “Dual Play.”
As an example, here’s how to layer piano and strings tones.
fig.Panel
1.
Hold down the [Piano] button and press the [Strings] button.
Both buttons will light.
When you play the keyboard, you’ll hear both the piano and the strings tones.
About the tones
Tone name
Tone 1
Tone 2 Right tone button
* Dual play is not available if Split Play or Twin Piano are turned on.
* For some combinations of sounds, the effect is not applied to tone 2, and this may affect how the tone sounds.
Corresponding button How to select tones
Left tone button Press the [-] or [+] button.
Hold down the Tone button for Tone 2 (the rightmost of the lit Tone buttons), and press
the [-] or [+] button.
When you press any tone button, Dual play will be cancelled; you’ll hear only the tone of the button
you pressed.
You can change the pitch of tone 2 in steps of an octave (p. 57).
When you press a damper pedal while using Dual play, the effect will apply to both tone 1 and tone
2, but you may change this so that the effect applies to only one tone (p. 58).
You can change the volume balance of the two tones (p. 56).
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Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)
Twin Piano
Conventional
keyboard
Grand Piano 1 Grand Piano 1
The damper pedal
for the left area
The damper pedal
for the right area
C4 C5 C6 C7 C8C3C2C1
divide point
C4 C5 C6C3C4 C5C3 C6
You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones so that two people can play the same range of pitches, just as though there
were two pianos.
This function is called “Twin Piano.”
For example, you could use Twin Piano to allow a student to play along with their teacher.
fig.Panel
1.
Press the [Twin Piano] button.
The [Twin Piano] button will light.
Performing
fig.Panel
When you turn Twin Piano on, the keyboard, the pedals, and the tone will change to the following settings.
When you press the [Twin Piano] button a number of times, the Twin Piano function will turn off
and the [Twin Piano] button will go out.
* Since some effects (p. 25) will no longer be applied if Twin Piano is turned on, this may change the sound of the tone.
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