Roland V-Piano GRAND User Guide
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the V-Piano Grand.
The acoustic piano projects a commanding presence at any concert,
as befitting its title “the king of instruments.”
While maintaining the traditional qualities of the acoustic piano,
the V-Piano Grand gives every performer an even more attractive way to enjoy piano.
The joy of playing your very own piano
The V-Piano Grand lets you create your own personalized piano by freely
adjusting qualities such as the tuning and the hardness of the hammers.
This means that you can adjust the sound of the piano suitably for the
song or for your own playing style, and even change the sound while you
play.
Futuristic piano sounds
In addition to the sound of a standard piano (Vintage Piano), you can
enjoy a variety of futuristic piano sounds (Vanguard Piano) such as a
piano with all strings completely wound with silver wire—something
that is impossible for an acoustic piano, due to its physical limitations.
Classical compositions will reveal new modes of enjoyment when played
on a Vanguard Piano.
Hear your own performance from the audience seating
The V-Piano Grand can record your performance and then play it back
just like you played it.
This means that after playing a performance on stage, you can then hear
it again from the listener’s position.
This allows you to hear not only the content of the performance but also
the playback environment—another unique advantage of the V-Piano
Grand that benefits you even during rehearsals.
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201b
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.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE
For the U.K.
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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,” “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” (p. 5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 7). These sections provide important information concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety.
The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
About WARNING and CAUTION Notices
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of death or severe injury
should the unit be used improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert the
user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic animals
or pets.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
001-50
Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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002a
Do not open or perform any internal modifications on
the unit.
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003
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides specific
instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing
to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page.
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004
Never install the unit in any of the following locations.
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are
• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are
• Subject to salt exposure; or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty or sandy; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.
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005b
When installing the piano, be sure to fasten the caster
using the supplied caster cup.
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007
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level
and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands
that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces
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008a
The unit should be connected to a power supply only
of the type described as marked on the bottom of unit.
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About the Symbols
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or
warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be
carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must
not be done is indicated by the design contained within
the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that
the unit must never be disassembled.
The symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the
case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord
plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
008e
Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the
supplied power cord must not be used with any other
device.
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009
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor
place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the
cord, producing severed elements and short circuits.
Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!
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010
This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could cause
permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long
period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that
is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or
ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using
the unit, and consult an audiologist.
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011
Do not place containers containing liquid (e.g., flower
vases) on this product. Never allow foreign objects
(e.g., flammable objects, coins, wires) or liquids (e.g.,
water or juice) to enter this product. Doing so may
cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other
malfunctions.
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012a
Immediately turn the power off, remove the power
cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
• If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has
become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
013
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe operation
of the unit.
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014
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an
outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices.
Be especially careful when using extension cords—the
total power used by all devices you have connected to
the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the
power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord.
Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to
heat up and eventually melt through.
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016
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page.
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023
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio
CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that
could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to
speakers or other system components may result.
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101a
The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
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102b
Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord
when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or
this unit.
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103a
At regular intervals, you should unplug the power
plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust
and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust
between the power plug and the power outlet can
result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
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104
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed
so they are out of the reach of children.
107b
Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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108d_revised
Since this product is very heavy, you must make sure
that a sufficient number of people are on hand to help,
so you can lift and move it safely, without causing
strain. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.
If you need to move the instrument, take note of the
precautions listed below.
• Check to make sure the 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.
• Close the top.
• Close the lid.
• Fold down the music stand.
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109a
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 18).
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110a
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in
your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the
outlet.
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116b
Be careful so you don’t get your fingers pinched when
you handle any moving parts such as the following.
Adult supervision is recommended whenever small
children use the unit.
• Top (p. 15)
• Lid (p. 17)
• Music Rest (p. 17)
• Top Stick (p. 16)
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118d_revised
Should you remove the following small parts, keep
them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is
no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.
• Screws
• Cord clamps
• A wing nut used for securing headphone hook
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106
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the
unit.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Power Supply
301
Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used
by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a
refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner),
or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the
electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to
use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter
between this unit and the electrical outlet.
307
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all
units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers
or other devices.
308
Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch
is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely
disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the
power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into
which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one
that is within easy reach and readily accessible.
Placement
351
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing
large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the
problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away
from the source of interference.
352a
This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not
use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.
352b
Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as
cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could
occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should
you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless
devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
354b
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that
radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject
it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that
normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit
(such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same
area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can
deform or discolor the unit.
355b
When moved from one location to another where the temperature
and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may
form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you
attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the
unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the
condensation has completely evaporated.
356
Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on this unit
for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise
harmfully affect the finish.
358
Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be
the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.
359
Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling
such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.
361
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.
Maintenance
401c_revised
Since your piano has a polished finish that is as delicate as that found
on finely crafted wooden furniture, it needs careful, periodic care. A
few important suggestions concerning the proper care of the unit
follow.
• For dusting, using a soft, clean cloth and/or piano-use feather
duster. Be sure to wipe gently.
Even the tiniest grains of sand or grit can leave scratches on the
surface if too much force is applied while wiping. Do not use any
cleaners or detergents, since they might deteriorate the surface of
the cabinet, and produce cracks.
• If the cabinet’s surface loses its luster, wipe it thoroughly with a
soft cloth dampened with a little of the polishing liquid. Do not
use any cleaners or detergents, since they might deteriorate the
surface of the cabinet, and produce cracks. Do not use dusting
cloths that contain chemicals.
402
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
403
The pedals of this unit are made of brass.
Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural oxidization
process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish it using commercially
available metal polisher.
Repairs and Data
452
Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be
lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always
be backed up USB memories, or written down on paper (when
possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data.
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory
itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore
the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of
data.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Additional Precautions
551
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost
as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To
protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we
recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important
data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a USB memory.
552
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data
that was stored in the unit’s memory or USB memories once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such
loss of data.
553
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,
sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.
Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
554
Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
555
A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during
normal operation.
556
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing
shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
557
A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal
operation.
558a
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at
reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not
need to be concerned about those around you.
558e
The sound of keys being struck and vibrations produced by playing
an instrument can be transmitted through a floor or wall to an
unexpected extent. In particular, when using headphones, please
take care not to cause annoyance to others nearby.
559b
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.
560
Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.
562
Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that
incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such
cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible
to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the
manufacturer of the cable.
565
Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no
pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in
particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid).
Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets
or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a
situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power
and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then
consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased,
or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.
Using External Memories
704
Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in—
until it is firmly in place.
705
Never touch the terminals of the USB memories.
Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.
708
USB memories are constructed using precision
components; handle the cards carefully, paying
particular note to the following.
• To prevent damage to the cards from static electricity, be sure to
discharge any static electricity from your own body before
handling the cards.
• Do not touch or allow metal to come into contact with the contact
portion of the cards.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject cards to strong shock or vibration.
• Do not keep cards in direct sunlight, in closed vehicles, or other
such locations.
• Do not allow cards to become wet.
• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.
Handling CDs
801
Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface)
of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD discs may not be read properly.
Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.
Copyright
C-01
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.
C-01
Do not use this product 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 product.
C-03
The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data,
style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and
image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision
Corporation.
C-03
Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for
the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical
works.
C-03
Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted to extract said content
in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded
medium of said content or making them available on a computer
network.
2a-2
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.
2a-5
MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.
3a
Roland, GS, V-Piano are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
3c
Company names and product names appearing in this document are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................................................................................5
IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................7
Panel Descriptions....................................................................................... 12
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................12
Jack Panel 1 (Bottom Left Panel)........................................................................................................................................13
Jack Panel 2 (Top of Instrument)........................................................................................................................................14
Getting Ready .............................................................................................. 15
Opening/Closing the Top.....................................................................................................................................................15
Raising the Music Rest ...........................................................................................................................................................17
Opening/Closing the Keyboard Lid ..................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the Power Cord................................................................................................................................................18
Turning the Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................18
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume...........................................................................................................................................19
Using the Pedals ......................................................................................................................................................................20
Connecting Headphones......................................................................................................................................................21
Using the Headphone Hook ..................................................................................................................................22
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display..........................................................................................................................22
Introducing the V-Piano Grand .................................................................. 23
The V-Piano Grand’s Parameters........................................................................................................................................23
Backing up and Initializing...................................................................................................................................................24
How the V-Piano Grand’s Screens Are Organized .......................................................................................................25
Tone Screen .................................................................................................................................................................25
Song Screen .................................................................................................................................................................27
Utility Screen................................................................................................................................................................27
Listening to the Demo Songs...................................................................... 28
Playing.......................................................................................................... 29
Selecting and Playing a Sound ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Ambience)........................................................................................................32
Switching the Ambience Type..............................................................................................................................32
Saving the Ambience Settings..............................................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Tonal Character (Equalizer)......................................................................................................................33
Saving the Equalizer Settings................................................................................................................................34
Shifting the Pitch (Transpose).............................................................................................................................................35
Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock) ...................................................................................................................................36
Assigning Functions to the [F1]–[F3] Buttons............................................................................................................... 37
Using the Pedals to Control the V-Piano Grand’s Functions ...................................................................................39
Functions That Can Be Assigned to a Pedal.....................................................................................................39
Assigning a Function to a Pedal ...........................................................................................................................40
Customizing the V-Piano Grand’s Sounds................................................. 41
The V-Piano Grand’s Parameters........................................................................................................................................41
Editing a Parameter’s Value .................................................................................................................................................42
Saving a Tone You’ve Customized....................................................................................................................................42
Changing the Parameters Shown in the Tone Screen ...............................................................................................43
Editing the Stretch Tune .......................................................................................................................................................44
Editing Individual Keys ..........................................................................................................................................................44
Specifying the Key Range (RangeSet) ................................................................................................................45
Velocity Follow Settings........................................................................................................................................................46
Unison Tune Parameters.......................................................................................................................................................46
Viewing the Original Tone....................................................................................................................................................46
About V-Piano Editor..............................................................................................................................................................47
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Contents
Saving Your Settings (Setups) .................................................................... 48
Recalling a Setup .....................................................................................................................................................................48
Creating a Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................48
Assigning a Name to a Setup and Saving It ...................................................................................................................49
Assigning Favorite Setups to the Buttons ......................................................................................................................50
Recalling a Setup You Assigned to a Button....................................................................................................50
Playing Songs and Recording Your Performances ................................... 51
About the Song Screen .........................................................................................................................................................51
[F1]–[F4] Button Operations ..................................................................................................................................51
Playing a Song ..........................................................................................................................................................................52
Recording Your Performance..............................................................................................................................................53
Saving Your Recorded Performance.................................................................................................................................54
Option Settings in the Song Screen..................................................................................................................................55
Types of Audio Data That
the V-Piano Grand Can Play.................................................................................................................................................55
Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen).......................... 56
How to Make Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Saving the System Parameters .............................................................................................................................56
Parameters That Can Be Set...................................................................................................................................57
System Settings (1. System).................................................................................................................................................58
Using External Speakers to Perform with a Full Sound Field.....................................................................60
Tone Parameter Settings (2. Tone Parameter)..............................................................................................................60
Keyboard Touch Settings (3. Key Touch) ........................................................................................................................61
Pedal Settings (4. Pedal)........................................................................................................................................................62
MIDI Settings (5. MIDI) ...........................................................................................................................................................63
Ambience Settings (6. Ambience).....................................................................................................................................63
File Management (7. File) .....................................................................................................................................................64
Saving a Setup File (Save SETUP File) .................................................................................................................64
Loading a Setup File (Load SETUP File)..............................................................................................................65
Deleting a Setup File (Delete SETUP File)..........................................................................................................66
Copying a Setup File (Copy SETUP File).............................................................................................................66
Saving a Song (Save SONG File) ...........................................................................................................................67
Deleting a Song (Delete SONG File)....................................................................................................................68
Copying a Song (Copy SONG File).......................................................................................................................68
Formatting Internal Memory or USB Memory (Format) ..............................................................................69
Visual Control Settings (8. Visual Control) ......................................................................................................................70
Connection Examples ..............................................................................................................................................70
Turning the Visual Control On/Off.......................................................................................................................70
Visual Control Function Chart ...............................................................................................................................70
Visual Control Settings.............................................................................................................................................71
Restoring the Factory Settings (9. Initialize) ..................................................................................................................71
Deleting the User Tones (Delete User Tone)....................................................................................................71
Factory Reset (Factory Reset All) ..........................................................................................................................72
Playing or Recording a Song (10. Song) ..........................................................................................................................72
Saving a Setup (11. Setup Write)........................................................................................................................................72
Connecting to Other Devices...................................................................... 73
Using the USB Memory..........................................................................................................................................................74
Connecting the USB Memory................................................................................................................................74
Installing the CD Drive...........................................................................................................................................................75
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Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 76
Error Messages............................................................................................. 78
List of Shortcuts ........................................................................................... 79
Specifications............................................................................................... 80
About the Ivory Feel Keyboard................................................................... 82
Features of an Ivory Feel Keyboard...................................................................................................................................82
Handling........................................................................................................................................................................82
Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................82
Index ............................................................................................................. 83
Contents
* Parts such as “hammers,” “strings,” and “sounding board” referred to in this owner’s manual are virtual components simulated by digital
technology. The V-Piano Grand does not physically contain these parts.
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* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your
unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may
not always match what appears in the manual.
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Panel Descriptions
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Front Panel
1.
[Ambience] knob
Adjusts the amount of ambience effect, which adds acoustic
resonance to the sound (p. 32).
2.
[Equalizer] button
Turns the equalizer on/off (p. 33).
The [Equalizer] button will light when the equalizer is on.
[Song] button
3.
Displays the song screen (p. 52).
Here you can play back or record songs.
[Transpose] button
4.
Transposes the pitch (p. 35).
The [Transpose] button will light when transpose is turned on.
By pressing this button simultaneously with the [Song] button, you
can play demo songs (p. 28).
5.
Tone buttons: [Tone 1]–[Tone 4]
Use these buttons to select tones.
Alternatively, you can change the System settings so that these
buttons will select setups (p. 50).
6.
[Function] button
This switches the function of function buttons [F1]–[F4].
The [Function] button will light when the function is on.
7.
[F1]–[F4] buttons
When editing, you’ll use these buttons to execute a variety of
functions; their operation will differ depending on the screen.
Display
8.
This shows information such as the tone name, setup name, or the
item you’re editing.
[Value] dial ([Enter] button)
9.
Use this to modify values.
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By pressing the [Value] dial, you can finalize a
value or execute an operation ([Enter]
button).
[Exit] button
10.
Returns you to the previous screen or cancels the function that was
being executed.
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Panel Descriptions
11.
[Write] button
Saves a customized tone as a User tone (p. 42).
[Power] switch
12.
Turns the power on/off (p. 18).
Jack Panel 1 (Bottom Left Panel)
15.
AC In
Connect the included power cord here (p. 18).
Pedal connector
16.
Connect the pedal cord here.
17.
USB for Update connector
This is used when updating the V-Piano Grand’s internal operating
program.
Do not connect anything to this connector during normal use.
Output B connectors: L/3, R/4
18.
These are sub-output jacks for audio signals. The signal to be output
from these jacks can be selected from a menu (p. 59).
You can use these jacks in conjunction with the Output A jacks to
output the V-Piano Grand’s sound as four-channel output.
The phone jack and XLR connectors output the same signal.
13.
[Volume] knob
Adjusts the volume (p. 19).
Tone buttons: [Tone 1]–[Tone 4]
14.
These buttons have the same function as 5.
You can use these buttons to select tones even when the keyboard
lid is in the Classic Position (p. 17).
20.
Phones jack
Connect headphones here (p. 22).
Even when headphones are connected, sound will still be output
from the Output jack.
21.
Input jacks (RCA phono type) (L/Mono, R)
You can connect an audio device or another electronic musical
instrument to these jacks, and hear its sound through the V-Piano
Grand’s speakers (p. 73).
The input volume is adjusted using “GM2/WAV Volume” (p. 57).
MIDI In, Out connectors
22.
Connect these to external MIDI devices to transmit or receive MIDI
messages.
19.
Output A connectors: L/1, R/2
These are the main audio signal output jacks.
The phone jacks and XLR connectors output the same signal.
About the XLR Output connector
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This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR) type jacks.
Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below.
Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of
other equipment you intend to connect.
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About the phone (1/4”) Output connectors
If you connect a phone plug to only the L/1 (and L/3) phone
jacks, they will output a mono signal that mixes-in the R/2 (and
R/4) signals, allowing you to use these as mono outputs.
* The XLR connectors will output a stereo signal.
* The V-Piano Grand is designed to be used with stereo output.
The sound quality and tonal character will be affected if you
use monaural output.
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Panel Descriptions
Using jack panel 2
1. Open the top (p. 15).
2. Remove the jack cover.
Turn the screws on the front to remove them.
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Jack Panel 2 (Top of Instrument)
Jack cover
23.
[LCD Contrast] knob
Adjusts the contrast of the display (p. 22).
Input (Stereo) connector
24.
You can connect an audio device or another electronic musical
instrument to this jack, and hear its sound through the V-Piano
Grand’s speakers (p. 73).
The input volume is adjusted using “GM2/WAV Volume” (p. 57).
25.
USB Computer connector
When you want to use the included editor, use a USB cable to
connect this connector to your computer (p. 47).
USB Memory connector
26.
Connect separately sold USB memory or a CD drive here (p. 74).
Cable pass-through hole
The power cable of an externally connected device can be passed
through this hole.
Use it as needed.
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Getting Ready
Opening/Closing the Top
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The top must be opened or closed by an adult.
Use both hands to firmly grasp the right side of the top (toward the high notes: position A in the illustration),
1.
and slowly raise it.
A
When opening the top, take care not to open it too far. An angle of about 30 degrees is appropriate. Opening the top significantly
beyond this angle may damage the piano, or cause the top to fall. Before you open the top, make sure that no one is in the direction
toward which the top opens.
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Do not transport the piano with the top opened. Doing so may cause the top stick to come out of its socket, allowing the top to fall.
Using one hand to support the top, raise the top stick and fit it into its socket.
2.
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Getting Ready
B C
About the top sticks and sockets
The V-Piano Grand has two top sticks of differing lengths.
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These top sticks allow you to vary the openness of the top.
Long top stick
Short top stick
The top sticks fit in the sockets as follows.
Long top stick: inner socket (location B)
Short top stick: outer socket (location C)
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3.
Move the tip of the top stick to position D of the socket, locking it into place.
The top stick must be locked into the socket to prevent the top from falling.
Do not release the top until the top stick is completely locked.
D
* To close the top, reverse the procedure by which you opened it.
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Raising the Music Rest
1.
Using both hands to grasp the upper part of the music rest, slide it in the direction of the arrow, raise it to the
upright position, and then fasten it in place.
Opening/Closing the Keyboard Lid
To open the keyboard lid, use both hands to lift it up.
1.
Getting Ready
Slide the keyboard lid toward the back.
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2.
3.
To close the keyboard lid, use both hands to pull it toward yourself, and then gently lower it.
• If you grasp the front of the keyboard lid too deeply, you risk pinching your fingers. Be careful to grasp only the front edge when
opening or closing the lid.
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when opening or closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use
the unit.
• For safety, be sure to close the keyboard lid before moving the piano.
• Do not close the keyboard lid while sheet music or the like is placed on the keyboard.
Making the keyboard lid hide the display and buttons (Classic Position)
You can make the keyboard lid hide the display and buttons. This allows you to concentrate on playing without being distracted by
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the display or buttons.
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Getting Ready
Connecting the Power Cord
Jack panel 1
Power cord
(included)
Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector of the jack panel located on the bottom left of the piano.
1.
2.
Connect the power cord to the AC in of the jack panel.
Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
3.
Turning the Power On/Off
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Once the connections have been completed (p. 18), 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.
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Before switching the power on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear
some sound when switching the power on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Turning the power on
Turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left.
1.
2.
Press the [Power] switch.
After a short while, sound will be heard when you play the keyboard. Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.
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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.
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Turning the power off
Turn the [Volume] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.
1.
2.
Press the [Power] switch.
The display will go dark, and the power will turn off.
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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. 7).
If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, turn the “Auto Power Off” setting off!
With the factory settings, the V-Piano Grand’s power will automatically be switched off four hours after you stop playing or
operating the unit.
If you want to have the power remain on all the time, change the “Auto Power Off” setting to “OFF” as described on p. 59.
The settings you were editing will be lost when the power is turned off. If you want to keep your settings, you must save
your settings before turning the power off.
Getting Ready
Adjusting the Sound’s Volume
1.
Turn the [Volume] knob to adjust the overall volume.
Min Max
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Getting Ready
Using the Pedals
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The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them mainly when playing piano.
Soft Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Damper Pedal (right pedal)
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even if you release your fingers from the keyboard.
The length of sustain will change subtly depending on how deeply you press the pedal.
When you press the damper pedal of an acoustic piano, a slight noise is heard when the damper frees the strings, and a richly spacious
resonance is added by the strings that vibrate in sympathy with the strings of the notes you actually play.
The V-Piano Grand replicates the sound created when the damper releases the string (“damper noise”) and the sympathetic vibration
(“damper resonance”).
You can modify the sound of the damper releasing the string and the sound of the sympathetic vibration (p. 41).
Damper Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)
The notes you are pressing when this pedal is depressed will be sustained.
Soft Pedal (left pedal)
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that is not as strong as when otherwise played with the equivalent strength.
This is the same function as the left pedal of an acoustic piano.
The softness of the tone can be varied subtly by the depth to which you press the pedal.
You can switch the function of the sostenuto pedal and soft pedal (p. 39).
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Connecting Headphones
This instrument has two Phones jacks.
Since two people can use headphones simultaneously, this is convenient for lessons or when playing duets.
It also allows you to play late at night without inconveniencing other people.
Getting Ready
Connect your headphones to a Phones jack in the jack panel located on the bottom left of the piano.
1.
If headphones are connected, no sound will be produced from the piano’s speakers.
Use the front panel [Volume] knob to adjust the volume of the headphones.
• Use headphones that have a stereo 1/4” phone plug.
• When disconnecting cables from the headphone jacks, grasp the plug (not the cable itself); the cable may be damaged if you
pull the cable itself.
• 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 strain the headphones, but may also damage your hearing. Please enjoy music at an appropriate
volume.
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Getting Ready
Using the Headphone Hook
Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on the headphone hook of the V-Piano Grand.
1.
Press and twist the headphone hook included with the V-Piano Grand into the hole in the bottom left of the
V-Piano Grand (refer to the figure below).
2.
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Turn the headphone hook wing nut to secure the headphone hook.
Wing nut to
secure
Do not hang anything other than headphones on the headphone hook. Doing so may damage the instrument or the hook.
Headphone hook
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
To adjust the brightness of the display, turn the [LCD Contrast] knob (p. 14) located on jack panel 2.
1.
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Introducing the V-Piano Grand
The V-Piano Grand’s Parameters
Tones
When shipped from the factory, the V-Piano Grand contains 30 “preset tones.” Of these, two tones that are particularly recommended
are in the Grand group.
You can customize these preset tones in the V-Piano Grand’s Tone screen (p. 25) or by using the included V-Piano Editor (p. 47).
A customized preset tone can be saved in the V-Piano Grand as a “user tone” (p. 42).
The V-Piano Grand can internally store 100 user tones.
You can select and play one of the 30 preset tones or 100 user tones (p. 29).
Setups
You can store the V-Piano Grand’s settings, and then switch between your favorite settings or choose settings that are appropriate for
the song you’re playing. Each such set of settings is called a “setup.”
The V-Piano Grand lets you store 100 setups (p. 49).
You can recall and play one of these 100 setups (p. 48).
When you switch on the V-Piano Grand’s power, setup number 001 will be selected automatically. If you save your favorite
tone and settings in setup number 001, that sound and those settings will be available to play as soon as you switch on the
V-Piano Grand.
System parameters
Settings used by the entire V-Piano Grand are called “system parameters” (p. 58). The values of the system parameters do not change
when you switch setups or tones.
If you don’t want the pedal setting to change when you switch setups, you can save this setting as system parameters.
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Introducing the V-Piano Grand
Backing up and Initializing
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V-Piano Grand
Internal memory
Back up Back up RecallRecall
External
USB memory
(sold separately)
Backing up parameters
The 100 user tones, 100 setups, and system parameter settings can be backed up to the V-Piano Grand’s internal memory or to USB
memory (sold separately) as a “setup file” (p. 64).
Performance data recorded using the Song function of the V-Piano Grand can be stored in internal memory or on USB memory as a
song file (p. 54).
You can also copy song files between internal memory and USB memory (p. 68).
Song file Setup file
Song file
Setup file
User tone
001 to 100
Setup
001 to 100
System parameter
Initializing the memory
If you want the user tones, setups, and system parameter settings stored in the V-Piano Grand to be returned to their factory-set state,
execute the factory reset operation (p. 72).
If you want the entire contents of internal memory to be completely erased and returned to the factory-set state, initialize the internal
memory (p. 69).
* Factory Reset does not erase the contents of internal memory.
Before new USB memory or USB memory that has been used by a computer or other device can be used with the V-Piano Grand, that
USB memory must be initialized (p. 69).
File operations
The setup files and song files saved in V-Piano Grand’s internal memory or in USB memory can be copied in units of files (p. 64).
You can also delete specific files if desired (p. 64).
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How the V-Piano Grand’s Screens Are Organized
A
B
Tone Screen
The tone screen will appear when you switch on the V-Piano Grand’s power.
The tone screen shows information about the currently selected tone.
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In the tone screen you can select tones and access various customizations and functions.
1.
Tone number
You can use the [Value] dial to select Grand 001–002, Preset 001–Preset 030, and User 001–User 100 tones (p. 29).
Introducing the V-Piano Grand
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2.
Tone name
3.
Various information
Various types of information can be shown in this area.
A.
Master tuning (Master Tune (p. 58))
B.
Transposition amount (p. 35)
You can change this display by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 59). For details, refer to
“Information shown in the tone screen” (p. 26).
Editable tone parameters
4.
You can adjust the settings of these parameters by pressing a [F1]–[F3] button and then turning the [Value] dial.
For details, refer to “Editing a Parameter’s Value” (p. 42).
You are free to assign desired tone parameters to the [F1]–[F3] buttons (p. 43).
5.
Utility screen indication
With the factory settings, you can access the utility screen by pressing the [F4] button.
You are free to assign a desired tone parameter to the [F4] button (p. 43).
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Introducing the V-Piano Grand
A
B
C
Information shown in the tone screen
You can change this display by changing the utility screen’s “1. System–Information Type” setting (p. 59).
Show the ambience settings
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Show the pedal assignments
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If the “Information Type” setting (p. 59) is set to “AMBIENCE,” the ambience settings will be shown.
A.
Ambience mode ( “Ambience Mode” (p. 63) setting)
SYS: When Ambience Mode is set to “SYSTEM”
SUP: When Ambience Mode is set to “SETUP”
B.
Ambience type ( “Ambience Type” (p. 63) setting)
C.
Amount of ambience ( “Ambience Level” (p. 63) setting)
If the “Information Type” setting (p. 59) is set to “PEDAL,” the piano pedal assignments will be shown.
A
B
C
A.
Piano pedal mode ( “Piano Pedal Mode” (p. 62) setting)
SYS: When Piano Pedal Mode is set to “SYSTEM”
SUP: When Piano Pedal Mode is set to “SETUP”
B.
Function controlled by the center pedal (p. 40) (“Center Pedal Assign” setting)
C.
Function controlled by the left pedal (p. 40) (“Left Pedal Assign” setting)
* The functions controlled by the pedal are shown as an abbreviation. For the correspondence between the abbreviation and the full
name of the function, refer to “Functions That Can Be Assigned to a Pedal” (p. 39).
* Only the first function assigned to the pedal (ASSIGN 1) is displayed.
The tone screen when a function is turned on
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If you press the [Function] button in the tone screen to turn Function on, the content of the lower half of the screen will change.
When Function is turned on, functions such as song play/stop or ambience type setting can be assigned to the [F1]–[F3] buttons.
For details on how to make these assignments, refer to “Assigning Functions to the [F1]–[F3] Buttons” (p. 37).
The [F4] button is assigned to access the utility screen. You cannot change this assignment.
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Setup select screen
Introducing the V-Piano Grand
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1.
2.
3.
Song Screen
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From the tone screen, hold down the [Function] button and press the [F1] button to access a screen where you can choose a setup.
Setup number
Setup name
Information display area
The basic information shown here is the number of the tone used by the setup. The letter in front of the tone number denotes the
type of tone. “G” is shown for recommend tone numbers, “P” is shown for preset tone numbers, and “U” is shown for user tone
numbers.
In this screen you can play back SMF music files, audio data, or CD songs. You can also record your own playing.
For details, refer to “Playing Songs and Recording Your Performances” (p. 51).
Utility Screen
In this screen you can make settings for the V-Piano Grand’s various functions.
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For details on these items and procedures, refer to “Detailed Settings for Various Functions (Utility Screen)” (p. 56).
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