Roland RM-700 User Manual

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

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.

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

BLUE: BROWN:

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

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the U.K.

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

SAFELY” (p. 6), and “Important Notes” (p. 9). 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Look at All You Can Do with the RM-700!

Full-fledged Piano Performance

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness

The stereo multi-sampled piano sound generator vividly reproduces even the sound of the hammer striking the strings and the subtle sound of a key being released, faithfully delivering the sound of a high-quality concert grand piano.

“Ivory Feel” Keyboard Provides Grand Piano Touch and Feel

The “Ivory Feel Keyboard” uses cutting-edge technology to reproduce the tactile sensation of ivory and ebony, considered to be the ultimate materials for a piano keyboard. Together with the “Progressive Hammer Action II (PHA II)” mechanism, which simulates the distinctive touch of a piano action, you can enjoy the playing feel and response that top-level performers expect from a grand piano.

Use “Piano Designer” to Customize Your Piano Sound p. 29

This feature simulates the sound and expressive power of the grand piano, including aspects such as the sympathetic resonance of the piano strings, the way in which the sound is affected by the opened or closed position of the piano lid, and the subtle sounds that occur when the damper pedal is pressed to release the strings. You can create your own personalized piano sound by adjusting these factors to your taste.

Enjoy Performing

Enjoy Performing with Automatic Accompaniment p. 52

Built into the RM-700 are a broad range of Music Styles (rhythm and automatic accompaniment patterns) that cover favorite musical genres from around the world.

The “One Touch Song” function makes it easy to add the ideal accompaniment or sound to the songs you want to play.

Use “Slide Show” and “Anime” to Visually Enhance Your Performance

p. 90, p. 94

“Slide Show” automatically switches between images at the specified timing. By using this in conjunction with the “Anime” function, which displays graphics or text in time with your keyboard performance or the song playback, you can enjoy a variety of images that change along with the performance.

Enjoy the Music Visually With the Piano Roll Screen p. 96

The on-screen keyboard can automatically move according to the notes while a song plays, or you can watch a visual representation of the pitch and duration of the notes. This means that you can enjoy music not just with your ears, but also with your eyes.

Take Advantage of a Wide Range of Music File p. 75

The RM-700 supports the GM2 specification—the universal standard for SMF music file. You can connect separately available USB memory or a CD drive (or floppy disk drive) and take advantage of a rich variety of SMF music file.

You can also play back music CD or audio/MP3 format songs, or use VIMA TUNES (CD-ROMs produced for VIMA) to enjoy music and slide shows.

Learn and Practice Enjoyably

DigiScore p. 106

The “DigiScore” function can display notation in the display not only for the internal songs but also for SMF format songs or performances you’ve recorded on the RM-700.

This convenient function lets you perform while viewing the notation, or check a performance that you’ve recorded.

Look at All You Can Do with the RM-700!

Visual Lesson p. 99

As you play along with the accompaniment, this function evaluates and grades your playing. You can view the results as musical notation to see how it differs from the model. You can also print your performance results as notation.

Wonderland p. 98

This lets you have fun listening to the sound of various instruments and playing musical games. It's an enjoyable way to discover new enjoyment of sound and musical instruments.

Playing Hint p. 78

Some of the internal songs let you take advantage of “Playing Hints,” which provide suggestions for your performance as the song progresses.

You can also view information about the song or a profile of the composer.

Twin Piano p. 104

This function lets you split the keyboard into left and right regions so that two people can perform in the same register.

When one person is mirroring the other’s playing, this is an easy way to check whether the two are playing the identical notes.

You can also have fun with “Twin Piano Games” for enjoyably practicing music in a game-like fashion.

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

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

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Do not repair or replace parts

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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

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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 heatgenerating 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

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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 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

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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 side of unit.

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Use only the included power cord

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

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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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Avoid extended use at high volume

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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 insert foreign objects

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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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Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

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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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Do not allow children to use without supervision

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• 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

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• 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

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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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Do not use overseas

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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 recharge, heat, or disassemble the batteries Do not incinerate or submerge in water

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• Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.

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

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DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD

• player or DVD 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 place containers of water on the device

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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.

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Never expose battery to excessive heat

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• Never expose Battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Place in a well ventilated location

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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

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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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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug

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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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Manage cables for safety

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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.

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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device

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

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands

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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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Cautions when moving 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 knob bolts securing the unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 22).

• Close the lid.

• Fold down the music stand.

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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 19).

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

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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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Cautions when using batteries

111: Selection

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. 20).

• Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries,

and make sure you observe the correct polarity.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In

addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain

unused for an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper

towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such

as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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Cautions when dispose batteries

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Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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Caution when opening/closing the lid

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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 20). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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Cautions when using the bench

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• When using the bench, please observe the following points:

• Do not use the bench as a toy, or as a stepping stool.

• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the bench.

• Do not sit on the bench if the bolts holding the bench legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately retighten them using the supplied tool.)

• When opening or closing the seat lid, be careful not to pinch your fingers. In particular, be careful not to pinch your fingers in the folding metal supports.

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

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• Always keep the following parts including with the RM-700 and small components that may be removed out of the reach of small children to avoid accidental ingestion of these parts.

• Included Parts

• External memory anti-theft lock securing screw

• Removable parts

• Screws fastening the stand

• Screws fastening music rest

• the thumbscrew fastening the headphone hook

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Important Notes

Power Supply

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• 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.

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• To prevent malfunction, switch off the piano’s power before you install or replace the batteries in the included remote control unit.

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• Batteries are supplied with the Remote Control. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

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

Maintenance

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• 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.

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

Repairs and Data

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

Placement

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

Additional Precautions

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

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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory or on an external memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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• 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.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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• 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.

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• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

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• 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).

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• 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.

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• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.

Important Notes

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• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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

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• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure 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.

Floppy Disk Handling

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

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

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

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• 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

USB Memory Handling

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

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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

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

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

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

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

Important Notes

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

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* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

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* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

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* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with

the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)

• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

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

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

• Keep the disc in the case.

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

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

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

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

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

Cautions when Using a CD

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

• For playback of commercially available CDs, this device supports playback only for discs bearing the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO” logo, which indicates the official CD standard. We cannot guarantee that this device will correctly play discs that do not comply with the CD standard, such as music discs that use copy-protection technology.

• The RM-700 is unable to play back music discs that use copyprotection technology.

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• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

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• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copyprotection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

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• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

• For details on music discs that use copy-protection technology, please contact the distributor of the disc.

• You cannot save songs on a CD or delete a song from a CD, nor can you format a CD.

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* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating

system.”

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.

* This product uses certain software of the “Independent JPEG

Group.”

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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* MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Look at All You Can Do with the RM-700! 4

USING THE UNIT SAFELY 6

Important Notes 9

Panel Descriptions 16

Front Panel............................................................................................. 16

Bottom Panel (Rear)............................................................................ 18

Bottom Panel (Front Left/Right)..................................................... 18

Before You Start Playing 19

Connect the Pedal Cable................................................................... 19

Connect the Speaker Cable.............................................................. 19

Connect the Power Cord................................................................... 19

Setting Up the Music Rest ................................................................19

Folding Down the Music Rest................................................................ 19

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

Removing the Music Rest........................................................................ 20

Opening/Closing the Lid................................................................... 20

Installing Batteries in the Remote........................................................ 20

Turning the Power On/Off................................................................ 21

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

Adjusting the Volume........................................................................ 22

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

Attaching the Headphone Hook.......................................................... 23

Connecting USB Memory .................................................................23

Formatting the USB Memory................................................................. 24

Locking the External Memory Connector Cover ............................24

Connecting a Microphone ...............................................................25

Connecting a CD Drive ......................................................................25

Attaching a CD Drive ................................................................................25

Experiencing the RM-700 Demo.................................................... 26

Main Screens .........................................................................................27

Piano Screen ................................................................................................27

Basic Screen .................................................................................................27

Performance 28

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano) .........28

Creating Your Own Piano Sound (Piano Designer)................. 29

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ....................................30

Making Fine Adjustments to the Key Touch

(Key Touch Offset) ..................................................................................... 30

Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force

Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response).................................... 30

Adjusting the Sound of Hammers Striking Strings

(Hammer Noise).......................................................................................... 30

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed

(Damper Resonance) ................................................................................31

Adjusting the Sound Heard at String Release When the

Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Noise) .................................. 31

Adjusting the Sympathetic Vibrations of an Acoustic Piano’s

Duplex Scale (Duplex Scale) .................................................................. 31

Producing the Resonance of the Strings when the Keys Are

Played (String Resonance)...................................................................... 31

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released

(Key Off Resonance).................................................................................. 32

Opening or Closing the Lid to Change the Resonance (Lid)...... 32

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) ...............32

Changing the Tuning (Temperament)............................................... 32

Setting the Temperament Key.............................................................. 33

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)...................................... 33

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) ................34

Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search) ..................... 35

Using Super Tones...............................................................................36

Using Jazz Organ ....................................................................................... 37

Performing with Multiple Sounds Layered Together

(Layer).......................................................................................................38

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands

(Split).........................................................................................................39

Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously ......... 40

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps

(Octave Shift) .........................................................................................41

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)...........................42

Giving the Sound More Spatial Depth (3D)................................44

Changing the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)..................45

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamics) ..............................46

Applying Effects to the Sound (Effects)........................................47

Selecting the Part to Which the Effect is Added (EffectsPart) ... 48

Using the Metronome ........................................................................49

Using the Metronome.............................................................................. 49

Changing the Metronome Settings.................................................... 49

Automatic Accompaniment 52

Performing a song with the Ideal Automatic

Accompaniment and Sounds (One Touch Song).....................52

Searching for a Song by Keyword ....................................................... 53

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment

(One Touch Rhythm)...........................................................................54

Leading Bass Function .......................................................................55

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering

(Chord Intelligence).............................................................................56

Viewing Chord Fingerings...................................................................... 58

Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons) .............................59

Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles (Style Search) ......... 60

Selecting an Music Style from USB Memory.................................... 61

Playing Only the Rhythm of the Music Style..............................62

Changing the Tempo of the Automatic Accompaniment....62

Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment..............................63

Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously When You

Play the Keyboard (Sync Start).............................................................. 63

Stopping Automatic Accompaniment .............................................. 64

Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro

(Countdown) ............................................................................................... 65

Contents

Adding Variety to the Accompaniment ......................................66

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and

Accompaniment (Variation)................................................................... 66

Changing the Accompaniment Pattern (Auto Fill In/Break) ......66

Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part

(Harmony Intelligence)...................................................................... 67

Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance

(Lower Tone).......................................................................................... 68

Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added

(Piano Style Arranger)........................................................................ 69

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part (Balance) .........70

Changing the Volume Balance Between the Accompaniment

and the Keyboard (Balance Knob) .......................................................70

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance Part

(Part Balance)............................................................................................... 70

Copying a Music Style........................................................................ 72

Copying a Music Style from USB Memory to User Memory .......72

Copying Music Styles from User Memory to USB Memory......... 73

Deleting Saved Music Style.............................................................. 74

Song Playback 75

Playing a Song ......................................................................................75

Viewing the Playing Hint......................................................................... 78

Viewing Information About the Song ................................................78

Saving a Song in “Favorites”............................................................ 79

Saving an Internal Song to “Favorites”............................................... 79

Copying a Song from USB Memory to “Favorites”......................... 81

Changing the Tempo (Playback Speed) of a Song.................. 82

Using the Remote Control................................................................ 83

How to Use the Remote Control........................................................... 83

Button Functions........................................................................................ 84

Minimizing the Melody of a Music CD or Audio/MP3

Format Song (Center Cancel).......................................................... 85

Adding Effects to Microphone Vocals (Vocal Effect)............... 86

Adding Harmony to Match the Song .................................................86

Modifying Your Voice (Transformer)................................................... 87

Adding Echo to Vocals (Echo)................................................................ 88

Enjoying Music and Video 90

Playing Photos Automatically (Slide Show)............................... 90

Enjoying a Slide Show Along with Internal Songs or

VIMA TUNES................................................................................................. 90

Selecting the Type of Image Used for the Slide Show

(Picture Category)...................................................................................... 91

Watching a Slide Show with Digital Camera Photos..................... 92

Watching a Slide Show with Photos Saved on USB Memory..... 93

Having the Image Change According to Your Performance

(Anime).................................................................................................... 94

Changing the Anime type ......................................................................95

Watching the Notes while a Song Plays (Piano Roll) ..............96

Using the Practice Functions 98

Playing in a Wonderland of Sound ................................................98

Playing Songs Using the Lesson Functions (Visual Lesson)

Practicing with Internal Songs and Songs on USB Memory ....103

....99

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand

Performances (Twin Piano)............................................................ 104

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard

(Twin Piano Mode) ..................................................................................105

Enjoying Twin Piano Games ................................................................105

Displaying the Notation (DigiScore) ..........................................106

Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds (Touch the Notes)..... 107

Scrolling the Notation Along with the Performances

(Auto Sync DigiScore) ............................................................................108

Detailed Settings for DigiScore ..........................................................109

Saving Notations as Image Data ........................................................111

Saving Your Visual Lesson Performance Results.......................... 112

Adjusting the Tempo....................................................................... 113

Using the Pedal to Set the Tempo (Tap Tempo) ..........................113

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)..............................114

Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing (Count In) .....115

Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons).............. 116

Using the Sound of a Specific Part as a “Guide”

(Mute Volume)..........................................................................................117

Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker).................... 118

Placing a Marker within a Song ..........................................................118

Playback from a Marker Location ......................................................119

Erasing a Marker....................................................................................... 119

Moving a Marker...................................................................................... 119

Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over ...........................120

Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure ................................121

Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back

(Transpose).......................................................................................... 122

Recording and Saving the Performance 124

SMF Recording ................................................................................... 125

Recording a New Song (New Song).................................................. 125

Recording With Accompaniment...................................................... 127

Recording Along With a Song............................................................. 129

Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons

(Redoing Recordings)............................................................................. 131

Deleting Recorded Performances......................................................132

Changing How Recording Stops........................................................ 132

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups ..........................................133

Saving Songs.............................................................................................134

Audio Recording................................................................................ 136

Recording a New Song (New Song).................................................. 136

Recording With Accompaniment...................................................... 138

Recording Along With a Song............................................................. 140

Deleting Saved Songs...................................................................... 142

Copying Songs from USB Memory to “Favorites” .................143

Copying Songs from “Favorites” to USB Memory........................ 144

Contents

Creating a Music CD 145

Preparing a CD-R Disc for Playback on Another CD Player

(Finalize)................................................................................................148

Saving Your Performance Settings (User Program) 149

Storing a “User Program”................................................................150

Calling Up Saved User Programs .................................................151

Saving the User Program Sets.......................................................151

Loading Saved User Program Sets ..............................................152

Deleting Saved User Program Sets..............................................153

Copying Sets of User Programs on USB Memory to the

User Memory.......................................................................................153

Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User Memory to

USB Memory ..............................................................................................154

User Program Settings.....................................................................154

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs (Pedal Shift) .............154

Sequential Loading of User Program Sets Stored

(Load Next).................................................................................................155

Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are

Recalled (Arranger Update)..................................................................155

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting

PC Numbers ...............................................................................................155

Creating and Editing Songs 156

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer) .156

The 16-Track Sequencer Screen .........................................................156

Modifying the Settings of Each Part..................................................157

Recording a Performance .....................................................................158

Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode)........................159

Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording

(Replace Recording)................................................................................159

Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded Sounds

(Mix Recording).........................................................................................160

Repeated Recording at the Same Location

(Loop Recording) .....................................................................................160

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance

(Punch-in Recording)..............................................................................161

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords

(Chord Sequencer) ............................................................................162

Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard.........................163

Editing Songs ......................................................................................163

Basic Operation of the Editing Functions........................................163

Undoing Edits (Undo).............................................................................164

Copying Measures (Copy).....................................................................164

Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize).................................165

Deleting Measures (Delete)..................................................................165

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert).......................................................166

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose).......................................166

Making Measures Blank (Erase)...........................................................167

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange).....................................................167

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit).......................................168

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit).........................168

Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song (Beat Map) ......169

Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs ................................169

Changing the Tempo Within the Song .....................................169

Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song .........................169

Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure............................... 170

Various Settings 171

Changing the Settings for the Count......................................... 171

Formatting the User Memory....................................................... 172

Slide Show Settings.......................................................................... 173

Selecting the Type of Slide Show (Type)......................................... 173

Selecting the Interval at which Images will Change

(Interval)......................................................................................................173

Synchronizing the Slide Show and Song (Sync)........................... 173

Piano Roll Screen Settings .............................................................174

Specifying the Color of the Piano (Cabinet)...................................174

Specifying the State of the Door of the Player Piano (Door) ...174 Displaying Bar Lines and Measure Numbers

(Measure Display) ....................................................................................174

Specifying the Direction in which the Piano Roll Screen Moves

(Viewpoint).................................................................................................174

Selecting the Background Image (Background) ..........................174

Selecting the Foreground Image (Frame) ......................................174

Vocal Effect Settings......................................................................... 175

Adding a Backing Chorus to the Harmony (Backing Choir)..... 175

Adjusting the Volume of the Backing Choir

(Backing Choir Level).............................................................................. 175

Changing the Equalizer Settings................................................. 175

Tuning Settings.................................................................................. 176

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) .............176

Changing the Tuning (Temperament)............................................. 177

Setting the Temperament Key............................................................ 177

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning).................................... 177

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)............................ 178

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point (Split Point)................. 178

Assigning the Function of the Pedals

(Left Pedal/Center Pedal/Expression Pedal)............................179

Using the Pedal to Apply the Bender Effect (Bend Range)....... 180

Changing Music Styles Without Changing the Tone or

Tempo (Rhythm One Touch) ........................................................181

Selecting the Bass Tone/Chord Tone......................................... 181

Composer Settings ...........................................................................182

Hiding the Lyrics and Playing Hints ..................................................182

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

(Accomp Track)......................................................................................... 182

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During

SMF Playback (Track Assign)................................................................182

CD/Roland Audio Port Settings.................................................... 183

Setting the Type of CD to be Played Back (CD/Audio Type).... 183

Synchronizing the Timing of the Piano and Accompaniment

(CD/Audio Sync)....................................................................................... 183

Specifying the Type of Signal at the Roland Audio Port

(Audio Port Mode)...................................................................................183

Synchronizing the Timing of the Signals from the Piano

and the Roland Audio Port (Audio Port Sync)............................... 183

Switching the Remote Sensor On and Off (Ir Function)...... 184

Contents

Remote Control Settings.................................................................184

Changing the [Play/Stop] Button Functions (Play Mode) .........184

Changing the [FUNC1] [FUNC2] Button Functions......................185

Changing the [TEMPO] Button and the [TRANSPOSE] Button

Functions (TEMPO/TRANSPOSE) ........................................................185

USB Settings ........................................................................................186

Changing the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver)............................186

Changing the Communication Settings for USB Memory

(Ext. Memory Mode)................................................................................186

Changing the Communication Settings for External Drive

(Ext. Drive Mode)......................................................................................186

Disabling the Background Music in the Evaluation Screen

(Instruction Mode).............................................................................187

Demo Settings ....................................................................................187

Automatically Starting the Demo (Auto Start)..............................187

Adding Background Music to the Auto Demo (BGM) ................187

Volume Settings.................................................................................188

Adjusting the Volume (Master Gain).................................................188

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level

(Audio Rec Gain).......................................................................................188

Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen).........................188

Changing the Language (Language) .........................................189

Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is

Turned Off (Memory Backup)........................................................189

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset).......................190

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) .............................................191

Appendices 201

Troubleshooting................................................................................ 201

Error Messages ................................................................................... 206

Tone List ...............................................................................................207

Drum Set List....................................................................................... 211

Effects List ............................................................................................217

Music Style List................................................................................... 218

Chord List............................................................................................. 220

Internal Song List .............................................................................222

Parameters Stored to Internal Memory..................................... 225

Music Files That the RM-700 Can Use ........................................226

MIDI implementation Chart ..........................................................227

Main Specifications........................................................................... 228

Index ......................................................................................................230

Connecting External Devices 192

Connecting an External Display or Television.........................192

Connecting an External Display..........................................................192

Connecting a Television ........................................................................193

Switching Off Your External Display or Television.......................193

Video Settings.....................................................................................194

Specifying the Television Format (Video Type) ............................194

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of the Video Output

(Video Output Aspect Ratio)................................................................194

Selecting the Video Output Destination (Output Select)..........195

Selecting the Screen that is Shown when Slide Show,

DigiScore, or Piano Roll are off (Video Out Mode).......................195

Connecting a Portable Audio Player ..........................................195

Connecting Video Equipment (V-LINK) .....................................196

Connecting MIDI Equipment.........................................................196

Using a MIDI Sequencer to Play the RM-700..................................196

Playing a MIDI Sound Module from the RM-700 ..........................197

MIDI Settings.......................................................................................197

Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx Channel)....................197

Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and Keyboard

(Local Control)...........................................................................................198

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

(Composer MIDI Out)..............................................................................198

Sending Tone Change Messages

(Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB/Program Change)................198

Connecting Audio Equipment......................................................199

Playing the RM-700 through Connected Speakers .....................199

Playing the Sound of an Audio Device through the RM-700...199

Connecting Your Computer ..........................................................200

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.

●

Button names are enclosed in square brackets “[ ],” as in One Touch Program [Piano] button.

●

On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >,” as in <Execute>.

●

The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”

●

An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored.

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

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Panel Descriptions

1 2 3

Front Panel

[Power] switch

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

[V-LINK] button

This button turns the V-LINK function on/off (p. 196).

[Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 42).

By holding down the [V-LINK] button and pressing the [Reverb] button you can access the Demo screen (p. 26).

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 22).

[Balance] knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 70).

Rhythm buttons

Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p. 59). Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on external memory (p. 61).

[Auto Fill In] button

A fill-in will automatically be added when you press a [Variation] button to change the accompaniment or Rhythm arrangement (p.

66).

[Arranger] button

This button turns the Arranger function on/off (p. 62).

Variation [1]–[4] buttons

Pressed to switch the arrangement of the accompaniment (p. 66).

[Break] button

10.

Stop the Rhythm at the end of that measure (Break; p. 66).

6 7 8 13 17

9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 19

[Intro/Ending] button

11.

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 54).

[Start/Stop] button

12.

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (p. 63).

By holding down the [Intro/Ending] button and pressing the [Start/Stop] button you can enable the Synchro Start setting (p.

63).

13.

[Tone] buttons

Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 34).

14.

[User Program] button

Used to call up or register a user program (p. 149).

15.

One Touch Program [Rhythm] button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic accompaniment (p. 54).

16.

One Touch Program [Piano] button

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p. 28).

17.

[Anime] button

This button lets you change the image in time with your performance (p. 94).

18.

[Slide Show] button

This button switches to the slide show screen (p. 90).

19.

[Piano Roll] button

This button switches to the piano roll screen (p. 96).

20.

Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching the screen.

[DigiScore] button

21.

This button switches to the musical score display (p. 106).

21 24 27 28 30 3120

22 23

Panel Descriptions

32 34

25 26 29 33 35 36 37

[Song] button

22.

This button switches to the song select screen. You can select a song by touching in the screen (p. 75).

[One Touch Song] button

23.

This button turns the One Touch Song function on/off (p. 52).

24.

[Value] dial

Use this to change on-screen values.

25.

[Exit] button

Pressed to exit the currently displayed screen.

26.

[Menu] button

This button switches to the Menu screen.

27.

[Metronome] button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 49).

28.

[Count] button

You can change the count settings (p. 115).

29.

Tempo [Slow] [Fast] buttons

Adjusts the tempo (p. 113). Press the [Slow] and [Fast] buttons at the same time to return to the original tempo.

30.

[Track] buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 77, p. 116, p.

131). If a music CD or audio/MP3 format song is selected, you can use the [Right] button to turn the Center Cancel function on/off (p. 85).

[

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

* Be sure to close the cover of the External Memory connector after

* Use external memory available from Roland. Proper functioning

(Prev)] button

Returns the song playback start location to the beginning of the song, or rewinds the song (p. 76).

[

(Play/Stop)] button

Starts and stops playback or recording a song (p. 76).

(Rec)] button

[

When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording standby (p. 125, p. 136).

(Next)] button

[

Selects the next song, or fast-forwards the playback (p. 76).

Infrared Receiver

Point the remote control at this sensor when using the remote control to operate the RM-700 (p. 83).

External Memory connector

Connects an USB memory to play (p. 75) and save songs (p. 134).

connecting USB memory to the External Memory connector.

cannot be guaranteed if other external memory products are used.

[Transpose] button

31.

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

122).

Panel Descriptions

Bottom Panel (Rear)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Speaker connector

Connect the speaker cable of the stand (p. 19).

Analog RGB Out connector

Connect an external display (p. 192).

* This cannot be used simultaneously with the Video Out jack.

Video Out jack

Connect a television here (p. 193).

* This cannot be used simultaneously with the Analog RGB Out

connector.

Control Pedal jack

You can connect the expression pedal here and use it as a volume pedal, or you can assign a variety of other functions for the pedal to control (p. 192).

Bottom Panel (Front Left/Right)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5/7; sold separately). By

connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Input jacks R, L /Mono

These jacks can be connected to another sound generating device or an audio device, so that the sound of that device will be output from the RM-700’s speakers (p. 199).

Output jacks R, L/Mono

These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy more powerful sound. Or, you can connect recording equipment and record your performances (p. 199).

Pedal connector

Connect the pedal cable of the stand to this connector (p. 19).

AC In

Connect the included power cord here (p. 19).

Front Left

Phones jacks

Connect headphones to these jacks. The RM-700 allows you to use two headphones simultaneously (p. 22).

Mic Volume knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 25).

Mic jack

Used for connecting microphones (p. 25).

MIDI Out/In connectors

These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange performance data (p. 196).

USB connector

You can connect a computer and exchange performance data between the instrument and the computer (p. 200).

Front Right

Roland Audio Port Volume knob

This knob adjusts the volume of the input from the Roland Audio Port (p. 195).

Roland Audio Port

Here you can connect a portable audio player or similar device (p.

195).

Ext Drive connector

Connect a USB CD drive here (p. 25).

* Use the separately sold CD-01A.

* A floppy disk drive (FD-01; sold separately) can also be connected

here.

Before You Start Playing

Speaker cable

Push

Connect the Pedal Cable

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the rear bottom panel of the RM-700.

Pedal cable

Connect the Speaker Cable

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

700.

Push the speaker cable in until it clicks into position.

Setting Up the Music Rest

Grasping the music rest with both hands, lift it toward you until its in the upright position.

Use the support on the back of the music rest to keep the stand in place.

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

Folding Down the Music Rest

Raise the support located on the back of the music rest, then gently fold down the music rest.

Using the Music Holders

Connect the Power Cord

Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the rear bottom panel of the RM-700, and then plug it into an electrical outlet.

Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

AC outlet

You can use the holders to hold pages in place. When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

Push

Power cord

Before You Start Playing

Removing the Music Rest

You can remove the music rest from the piano. This allows you to place a notebook computer or an external display

on the piano.

Position the music rest so it’s upright, then remove the

three screws, as shown.

You can remove the screws using a coin.

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

Opening/Closing the Lid

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

Installing Batteries in the Remote

Install the included batteries (two) into the remote control unit.

Remote (rear)

Battery cover

Slide the cover located on the rear of the remote to open

it.

Insert the two LR6 (AA) type batteries in the orientation shown on the remote.

* Be sure to observe the correct polarity (+, -) for each battery.

Slide the cover closed.

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

• When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the RM-700, adult supervision should be provided.

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

• If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions.

• Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition,

avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for

an extended period of time.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to

wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as

ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

Before You Start Playing

Upward

position

ON OFF

Lower

position

Turning the Power On/Off

Once the connections have been completed, 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

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left to

minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

About the Pedals

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

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper pedal (right pedal)

While this pedal is pressed, notes will be sustained even after you take your fingers off the keys.

The length of the sustain changes subtly according to the extent to which the pedal is depressed.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will allow the remaining strings to resonate in sympathy with the sounds that you played from the keyboard, adding a rich resonance.

The RM-700 simulates this damper resonance.

Damper Pedal

The power will turn on, several images will appear in the RM-700’s screen, and then the Piano screen (p. 27) will appear.

After a brief interval, the RM-700 will be ready to produce sound when you play 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.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume (p. 22).

Turning the Power Off

Turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Press the [Power] switch.

The screen will disappear, and the power will turn off.

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)

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were already played when you pressed the pedal.

Soft pedal (left pedal)

When you hold down this pedal and play the keyboard, the sound will have a softer tone.

The softness of the sound changes subtly depending on the extent to which the pedal is depressed.

You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal. Refer to “Assigning the Function of the Pedals (Left Pedal/Center Pedal/ Expression Pedal)” (p. 179)

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. 9).

Before You Start Playing

Adjuster

About the Adjuster

When you move the RM-700 or if you feel that the pedals are unstable, adjust the adjuster located below the pedals as follows.

• Rotate the adjuster to lower it so that it is in firm contact with the floor. If there is a gap between the pedals and the floor, the pedals may be damaged. In particular when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

Connecting Headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the RM-700 without disturbing those around you, such as at night. Since the RM-700 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.

Adjusting the Volume

Here’s how to adjust the overall volume If headphones are connected, use the [Volume] knob to adjust the

headphone volume.

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

• You can also use the remote control to adjust the volume. Refer to “Button Functions” (p. 84).

• Even if the [Volume] knob is raised, you won’t hear any sound if the volume has been set to “0” using the remote’s VOLUME [-] [+] buttons or if the [MUTE] button was pressed.

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the

bottom left of the piano.

If headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the RM700’s speakers.

Use the RM-700’s [Volume] knob to adjust the headphone volume.

• If the Twin Piano mode is set to “Individual,” separate sounds will be heard from each Phones jack (p. 105).

• Use Stereo 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.

Before You Start Playing

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the RM-700.

Hole

Wing nut

Headphone hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the RM-700 into the hole in the bottom left of the RM-700 (refer to the figure above).

Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.

Connecting USB Memory

You can connect USB memory to the External Memory connector, and play back songs that were saved on the USB memory. Songs you’ve recorded on the RM-700 can also be saved to USB memory.

Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

Press the External Memory connector cover and open the

cover.

Press the cover in; the cover will open.

Connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector.

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

Make sure that the memory is plugged in all the way. Do not use excessive force.

Press the cover in again to close the cover.

• Always keep the External Memory connector cover closed except when connecting and disconnecting external memory.

Before You Start Playing

Formatting the USB Memory

Before using newly purchased USB memory, you’ll need to format (initialize) it on the RM-700.

Press the [Song] button, getting indicator to light.

The Song selection screen appears.

Touch < File >.

The “Song File Menu” screen appears.

Touch < Execute >.

A confirmation message appears.

* If you want to quit the initialization, touch < Cancel >.

Touch < OK >.

Initialization of the USB memory begins.

• Never disconnect the USB memory or turn off the power while the “Formatting...” indication is shown.

Touch < Format Media >.

Touch

to select “Ext Memory.”

Locking the External Memory Connector Cover

To prevent theft or loss of the USB memory connected to the External Memory connector, you can lock the External Memory connector cover.

Press the External Memory connector cover to close the

cover.

Secure the lock using the anti-theft lock screws included

with the instrument.

• Take care not to lose the anti-theft lock screws. Also be sure to use only the included screws to secure the anti-theft lock.

Before You Start Playing

Screws (3 x 8 mm)

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone to the Mic jack, and enjoy singalongs or tell a story while you play.

Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic jack on the lower-left area of the instrument.

Connecting a CD Drive

You can connect a separately available CD drive (CD-01A) and play back music CDs or CD-ROMs containing SMF music data. You can also write songs for which the audio has been recorded to a CD to create a music CD.

You can also play songs on VIMA TUNES (VIMA CD-ROMs) sold by Roland.

Attaching a CD Drive

Turn the CD drive’s power “AUTO.”

Use the screws (3 x 8 mm) to attach the holders to the CD

drive.

Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob on left side of the Mic jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

Some Notes on Using a Microphone

• Be careful of high volume levels when using microphone late at night or early in the morning.

• When connecting a microphone to the RM-700, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.

• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

• Changing the orientation of the microphone.

• Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

• Lowering volume levels.

As shown in the illustration, fasten the CD drive using the screws (4 x 16 mm) and the screw holes located on the bottom of the RM-700.

Screws (4 x 16 mm)

Before You Start Playing

Use a USB cable to connect the CD drive’s USB connector to the Ext Drive connector on the RM-700’s front bottom panel.

USB cable

Experiencing the RM-700 Demo

You can experience three different demos that introduce the most important functions.

While holding down the [V-LINK] button, press the

[Reverb] button.

The demo menu screen appears.

Connect the AC adaptor included with the CD drive to the CD drive’s DC IN jack.

To AC outlet

Cord hook

AC adaptor

Power cord

Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards. The indicator will light when you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

Connect the AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Touch the demo that you want to experience.

The demo image will appear in the RM-700’s display.

* If you touch

consecutively until you press the [Exit] button.

To end the demo, press the [Exit] button.

• You can set things so the Demo starts playing automatically. For details, see “Automatically Starting the Demo (Auto Start)” (p. 187).

< Play All >

, the three demos will continue playing

Main Screens

Piano Screen

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen is displayed.

The Piano screen will also appear when you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

Before You Start Playing

Basic Screen

From the Piano screen, you can touch <Basic Screen> to access the Basic screen.

The Tone names are selected appear

The last-selected

Beat

Tempo Measure Transpostion value

Functions for automatic accompaniment

Follow either of the procedures described below to display it.

•

From the Piano screen, press the [Tone] button and then press the [Exit] button.

song or Music Style

•

Press the One Touch Program [Rhythm] button.

The Basic screen appears and the settings are made for automatic accompaniment.

Performance

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

You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single button. Thanks to the superb playing feel of its ivory feel keyboard, and its high-quality, grand piano sounds, the RM-700 allows you to

experience piano performance as it truly should be.

Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

The Piano screen appears.

When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the RM-700 will switch to the following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.

• The piano sound “Superior Grd” will be selected.

• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 39), the keyboard returns to a single section.

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

• The effect is automatically set to “Damper Resonance” (p. 31).

• Since this instrument faithfully reproduces real acoustic piano action and response, keys played in the top one-and-one-half-octave range continue to resonate, regardless of the damper pedal action, and the tone in this range is audibly different. The Transpose setting (p. 122) can also be used to change the range that is unaffected by the damper pedal.

Creating Your Own Piano Sound (Piano Designer)

The RM-700 lets you make detailed adjustments to the piano sound as desired. This function is called “Piano Designer.”

Some of the “Piano Designer” functions apply only to specific sounds.

You can use the Memory Backup operation (p. 189) to store the “Piano Designer” settings in internal memory.

Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

The Piano screen appears.

Performance

Touch <Piano Designer>.

The “Piano Designer” screen appears.

Touch <Keyboard>–<Tuning>.

To change the setting, touch

Press the [Exit] button when you’ve finished making settings.

for the item you want to specify.

Performance

Keyboard

If you touch <Reset>, the currently selected setting (parameter) will return to its factory setting.

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard.

* This setting applies to all tones.

Setting

Fixed

Super Light

Light

Medium

Heavy

Super Heavy

Making Fine Adjustments to the Key Touch (Key Touch Offset)

Explanation

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

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.

Changing the Timing of Sounds According to the Force Used to Press the Keys (Hammer Response)

This adjusts how your playing strength will affect the timing at which the note sounds. This is called the “Hammer Response” function.

On an acoustic piano, pressing a key moves a hammer, which strikes a string to produce sound. If you press the key softly, the hammer will move slowly, meaning that it will take slightly longer (in comparison to a strongly-played note) from the moment you press the key until the sound is produced.

If the Hammer Response function is turned on, the time between the moment you press a key until the sound is heard will change depending on the strength with which you play. As you play more softly, this time will become longer.

* This setting applies to all tones.

Setting Explanation

Higher settings will produce slower response. The

Off, 1–10

Hammer Response function is not active when the value is set to “Off.”

Adjusting the Sound of Hammers Striking Strings (Hammer Noise)

You can adjust the sound produced when the hammer of an acoustic piano strikes the string.

Setting

-2–0–2

You can touch <Demo> to access the demo screen. By touching the screen you can hear the change in the sound produced by the different settings. Press the [Exit] button to return to the previous screen.

Explanation

Higher settings will produce a louder sound of the hammer striking the string.

This lets you make further detailed adjustments to the keyboard sensitivity as appropriate for the strength of your fingers.

* This setting applies to all tones.

Setting

-10–0–9

Explanation

Higher settings will produce a heavier playing feel.

Performance

Resonance

If you touch <Reset>, the currently selected setting (parameter) will return to its factory setting.

Adjusting Resonance when the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Resonance)

You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance. On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the

notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the RM-700 recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance) when depressed.

Setting

Off, 1–10

Explanation

The resonance volume decreases as the value is lowered, while raising the value increases the volume of the Damper Resonance. The Damper Resonance function is not active when the value is set to “Off.”

Adjusting the Sympathetic Vibrations of an Acoustic Piano’s Duplex Scale (Duplex Scale)

“

Duplex Scale

vibrations in the sections of the string toward the front and toward the back.

It can produce sound that is richer and brighter by adding the string’s higher harmonics.

Because no damper (sound-stopping mechanism) is applied to the front or back sections of the string, the resonating sounds linger even after the sound of the string stops when you release the played key.

Setting

Off, 1–10

” refers to a system that causes sympathetic

Explanation

Higher settings will make the sympathetic vibration louder. The Duplex Scale function is not active when the value is set to “Off.”

Producing the Resonance of the Strings when the Keys Are Played (String Resonance)

When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already playing resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called “String Resonance.”

Setting

Off, 1–10

Explanation

The resonance level decreases as the value is decreased, while increasing the value increases the amount of resonance. The String Resonance function is not active when the value is set to “Off.”

Adjusting the Sound Heard at String Release When the Damper Pedal is Depressed (Damper Noise)

You can adjust the damper noise of the acoustic piano sound (the sound of the damper releasing the strings when you press the damper pedal).

This setting is ignored when Damper Resonance is set to “Off.”

Setting

Off, 1–10

Explanation

Larger values produce correspondingly greater damper noise. The Damper Noise function is not active when the value is set to “Off.”

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