Roland Corporation KR-107 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4, 5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6, 7, 8). 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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the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.

For EU Countries

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVIS

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

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.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

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

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002a

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

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008a

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

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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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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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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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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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019

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

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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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026

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

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101a

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

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102b

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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

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107b

• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108d: Selection

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

• Check to make sure the screw 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. 19).

• Close the lid.

• Fold down the music rest.

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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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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. 18).

• 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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• 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.

• 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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• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 18). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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118c

• Always keep the following parts including with the KR107 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

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please read and observe the following:

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.

306b

• Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries

may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to enable testing.

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.

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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.

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.

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 temper-

ature 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.

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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

401b

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

402

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

403

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

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on 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.

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 an external memory.

552

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

553

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

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

557

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

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in 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 rest while it is in use.

561

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

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

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

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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.

Handling Floppy Disks (Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

651

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

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

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

652

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

fig.DiskProtect.e

Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Handling CD-ROMs

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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.

Before Using External Memory

Using External Memory

705

• Never touch the terminals of the External memory. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

708

• External 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 (storage temperature: 0 to 50˚ C).

• Do not allow cards to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify the cards.

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• When connecting external memory, make sure to press it until it is fully inserted.

• Insert the external memory in the External Memory port evenly and without undue force. Forcing the external memory may damage the External Memory port.

• Do not insert any object other than the external memory (e.g., wires, coins, other types of disks, etc.) in the External Memory port. This may damage the External Memory port.

• Do not subject the External Memory port cover or connected External memory to excessive stress.

• Close the external memory cover when using the External memory for extended periods

Write Protect Tab

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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 dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

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

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corpo-

ration.

* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corpo-

ration.

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* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Introduction

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland KR Intelligent Piano. While the KR Intelligent Piano certainly allows you to achieve authentic piano performances, it also features easy-to-use Automatic Accompaniment and numerous other useful functions. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

Main Features

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Lusciously Resounding, Richly Expressive Piano Sound

The KR107 reproduces the rich tones of a high-quality grand piano, from the sounds of the hammers as they strike the strings to the sounds made as the keys are released. 128-voice polyphony ensures full responsiveness, even with heavy use of the pedals. What’s more, The “Piano Designer” feature allows you to create your own favorite piano tones.

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True Grand Piano Feel

The KR107 features Roland’s Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which reproduces the feel of a grand piano, with a firm, weighty touch in the lower registers and a lighter response in the upper registers. This keyboard also faithfully reproduces the distinctive “click” that’s produced when a grand piano’s keys are played (Escapement function). In addition to the ability of adjusting the key weight, a “Hammer Response” function, which reproduces the subtle action of the hammers, is also incorporated, so there are two key-touch controls that come into play when determining the precise character of the keyboard. Additionally, the instrument’s pedals are firm and responsive, lending your performances fuller and more detailed expressiveness.

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Accomplish Tasks Easily with the Main Buttons

Almost all of the KR’s common functions, including playing back songs, displaying notations, running the automatic accompaniment, selecting tones, and so on can be accomplished using the Main buttons to the left of the screen.

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A Wealth of Practice Features to Foster Musical Growth

Use the “Visual Lesson” feature for enjoyable practice and steady improvement. You can use this function to score the results of your performances and find out which notes have been played differently than those indicated in the notation. The KR also scrolls the notation automatically as you play, making your practices even more convenient.

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Connector Allows Enlarged Display of Notation and Lyrics

The KR107 is equipped with a connector for use with televisions and other external displays. Connecting a large screen to the KR107 allows you to display a greater number of measures at the same time.

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Easy-To-Use “Music Assistant” Automatic Accompaniment Feature

You can select from an amazing 500 settings to get automatic accompaniment that perfectly matches the song you are playing. Each song’s Music Assistant settings are shown in a manner that is easy to grasp, so playing along with the changes in the accompaniment is a snap. For easy enjoyment of Music Assistant, the KR107 also includes songs that you can perform while reading the chord charts.

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Color Display for Easy Operation

The KR107 features a color screen touch panel with rich graphics to make viewing easier. Operations can be carried out easily, just by touching the screen.

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Utilizes External Memory–the New Media

You can save song data created on the KR107 to External memory (sold separately). Extremely portable, high-capacity external memory also connects easily to computers, allowing song data to be transferred easily. Taking further advantage of the high-capacity memory, you can also play back audio files with the KR107.

How To Use This Manual

Introduction

The KR Owner’s Manual consists of three volumes,

Install Guide

Please start out by reading “Before You Start Playing” (p. 17) in the This explains how to connect the KR’s power cord and how to turn on the instrument’s power. After turning on the KR’s power, please continue by reading By trying out the various procedures while reading the the KR and make use of its major functions (especially procedures that involve use of the “main buttons”). The

Owner’s Manual

applications (for example, using the KR as an accompanist and creating songs), that will help you master the KR’s many performance functions. When connecting a computer to the USB port, be sure to read the the procedure for installing the driver needed to connect via USB.

describes procedures, from basic operation to procedures for special

* For more on system requirements, refer to the “USB Installation Guide.” However, note that the

KR107 is not compatible with Mac OS 9.

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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.

Quick Start, Owner’s Manual,

Owner’s Manual

Quick Start

USB Install Guide

, you can easily learn how to play

and the

USB

(this volume).

. This describes

• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual

screens and colors.

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

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

• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or

NOTE

precaution. These should not be ignored.

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTES............................................................ 6

Introduction.................................................8

Main Features.......................................................................... 8

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

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

Panel Descriptions ...................................14

Performance Pads............................................................ 14

Record/Playback............................................................. 15

Rear Panel.............................................................................. 16

Bottom Panel ......................................................................... 16

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

Bottom Panel (Front Right) ............................................ 16

Before You Start Playing .........................17

Connect the Pedal Cable...................................................... 17

Connect the Speaker Cable ................................................. 17

Connect the Power Cord ..................................................... 17

Setting Up the Music Rest ................................................... 17

Folding Down the Music Rest ....................................... 17

Using the Music Holders................................................ 17

Removing the Music Rest............................................... 18

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control........................ 18

Opening/Closing the Lid.................................................... 18

Turning the Power On and Off .......................................... 18

About the Pedals .................................................................. 19

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance................. 19

Connecting Headphones..................................................... 19

Using the Headphone Hook.......................................... 20

Connecting a Microphone................................................... 20

About the Touch Screen ...................................................... 20

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen............................ 20

Main Screens .........................................................................21

Piano Screen ..................................................................... 21

Basic Screen ...................................................................... 21

Using the Main Icons ...................................................... 21

The [Option] Button and The [Exit] Button................. 21

The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon ................................. 21

Chapter 1 Performance ........................... 22

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano

(One-Touch Piano) ...............................................................22

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons) ....... 23

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects...... 24

Using Keywords to Search for Tones

(Tone Search).................................................................... 25

Performing with Multiple Sounds Layered Together

(Layer) .................................................................................... 26

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands

(Split) ...................................................................................... 27

Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps

(Octave Shift).................................................................... 28

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) ................. 29

Adding Three-Dimensional Breadth to the Sounds You

Play (Advanced 3D) ............................................................. 31

Adding Liveliness to the Sound (Dynamic Emphasis)... 33

Adjusting the Sound to Achieve the Preferred Tone

Quality (Equalizer)............................................................... 34

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

Adding Effects to Mic Vocals (Vocal Effect)..................... 37

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment... 47

Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment................. 47

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment

(One-Touch Arranger) ......................................................... 48

About Chords................................................................... 49

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering

(Chord Intelligence) ........................................................49

Viewing Chord Fingerings (Chord Finder)................. 50

Selecting Music Styles (Music Style Buttons)................... 51

Using Keywords to Search for Music Styles

(Style Search).................................................................... 52

Selecting Music Styles on External Memories............. 53

Playing Only Music Style Rhythm Patterns ..................... 54

Adjusting the Accompaniment Tempo............................. 54

Starting and Stopping the Accompaniment ..................... 55

Having the Accompaniment Start Simultaneously

When You Play the Keyboard (Sync Start).................. 55

Stopping Automatic Accompaniment.......................... 56

Having a Count Sound Play at the End of the Intro

(Countdown).................................................................... 57

Contents

Modifying an Accompaniment .......................................... 58

Changing the Accompaniment Pattern

(Fill In Buttons) ................................................................ 58

Changing Accompaniment Patterns in the Screen..... 59

Changing the Instrumental Makeup of Music Styles

(Style Orchestrator) ......................................................... 59

Adding Harmony to the Right-Hand Part

(Melody Intelligence)........................................................... 60

Playing Sounds in the Left Hand During a Performance

(Lower Tone)......................................................................... 61

Playing the Piano with Accompaniment Added

(Piano Style Arranger) ......................................................... 62

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Part

(Balance)................................................................................. 63

Changing the Volume Balance Between the Accompaniment and the Keyboard

(Balance Knob)................................................................. 63

Adjusting the Volume Balance for Each Performance

Part (Part Balance)........................................................... 63

Chapter 3 Song Playback ........................65

Playing a Song ...................................................................... 65

Using Keywords to Search for Songs

(Song Search).................................................................... 68

Registering the Songs You Like (Favorites)...................... 69

Removing Songs From Favorites .................................. 70

Using the Remote Control................................................... 71

How to Use the Remote Control ................................... 71

About the Remote Control............................................. 72

Placing a Marker within a Song ....................................85

Playback from a Marker Location................................. 86

Erasing a Marker .............................................................86

Moving a Marker.............................................................86

Playing Back the Same Passage Over and Over .........87

Transposing Keyboard Sounds and Songs Played Back

(Transpose)............................................................................ 88

Chapter 5 Recording and Saving the

Performance ............................................. 90

Recording a New Song (New Song) .................................. 91

Recording With Accompaniment ...................................... 93

Recording Along with a Song............................................. 95

Recording While Selecting the Track Buttons

(Redoing Recordings) ..........................................................96

Erasing Recorded Performances ........................................97

Erasing the Performance on Specific Tracks ............... 97

Changing How Recording Stops........................................ 97

Recording Songs Starting with Pickups............................ 98

Using External Memories....................................................99

Connecting and Ejecting an External Memory ...........99

Formatting Media (Format) .........................................100

Saving Songs .......................................................................102

Deleting Saved Songs......................................................... 105

Copying Songs on External Memories to Favorites ...... 106

Copying Songs Saved in Favorites to External

Memories ........................................................................ 107

Chapter 4 Practice Functions..................74

Displaying the Notation ...................................................... 74

Touching Notes to Confirm the Sounds

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

Scrolling the Notation Along with the Performances

(AutoSync DigiScore) ..................................................... 75

Making Detailed Settings for

the Notation Display....................................................... 76

Saving Notations as Image Data ................................... 79

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

Setting the Tempo by Pressing the Button in Time

(Tap Tempo)..................................................................... 81

Playing Back at a Fixed Tempo (Tempo Mute)........... 82

Match the Tempo Before You Begin Playing

(Count In) .............................................................................. 83

Muting Some Parts Before Playing (Track Buttons)........ 84

Setting Markers for Repeated Practice (Marker) ............. 85

Chapter 6 User Program Registration.. 108

Saving Performance Settings (User Program)................ 108

Calling Up Saved User Programs ....................................109

Changing the Way User Programs Are

Called Up........................................................................109

Saving the User Program Sets .......................................... 109

Loading Saved User Program Sets.............................. 110

Deleting Saved User Program Sets ..................................111

Copying Sets of User Programs on External Memories

to the User Memory ...........................................................111

Coping Sets of User Programs Stored in the User

Memory to External Memories.................................... 112

Using the Pedal to Switch User Programs...................... 112

Selecting the Pedal Used for Switching Settings

(Pedal Shift) .................................................................... 112

Sequential Loading of User Program Sets Stored

(Load Next)..................................................................... 112

Contents

Simultaneously Switching User Program and Transmitting

PC Numbers........................................................................ 113

Chapter 7 Creating and Editing Songs.114

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts

(16-Track Sequencer).......................................................... 114

The 16-Track Sequencer Screen................................... 114

Modifying the Settings of Each Part ........................... 115

Getting the Most Suitable Part Tones for

the Musical Genre (Tone Set)....................................... 116

Recording a Performance............................................. 116

Changing the Recording Method (Rec Mode) ...............117

Recording While Erasing the Previous Recording

(Replace Recording)...................................................... 118

Layering a Recording Over Previously Recorded

Sounds (Mix Recording)............................................... 118

Repeated Recording at the Same Location

(Loop Recording)........................................................... 118

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance

(Punch-in Recording).................................................... 119

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords

(Chord Sequencer).............................................................. 121

Inputting Chords without Playing the Keyboard .... 122

Editing Songs ......................................................................122

Basic Operation of the Editing Functions .................. 122

Undoing Edits (Undo) ..................................................123

Copying Measures (Copy) ........................................... 123

Correcting Timing Discrepancies (Quantize)............ 124

Deleting Measures (Delete).......................................... 124

Inserting Blank Measures (Insert)............................... 125

Transposing Individual Parts (Transpose) ................ 125

Making Measures Blank (Erase).................................. 126

Exchanging Parts (Part Exchange).............................. 126

Correcting Notes One by One (Note Edit)................. 127

Modifying the Tone Changes in a Song (PC Edit).... 127

Changing the Beat in the Middle of a Song

(Beat Map) ........................................................................... 128

Changing the Tempo of Recorded Songs ....................... 128

Changing the Tempo Within the Song............................ 128

Adjusting the Tempo While Listening to a Song...... 128

Adjusting the Tempo at a Particular Measure .......... 129

Chapter 8 Creating Music Styles...........130

Creating Original Styles (User Styles)............................. 130

Creating New Styles by Combining Internal Music

Styles (Style Composer)................................................ 130

Creating a Style from a Song You Composed

Yourself (Style Converter)............................................ 132

Saving a User Style.............................................................135

Deleting Saved User Styles ..........................................136

Copying Styles on External Memories to

the User Memory................................................................137

Copying Styles Saved in the User Memory

to External Memories.................................................... 137

Chapter 9 Various Settings ................... 138

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Arranger............ 138

Procedure........................................................................ 138

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) ............138

Changing Music Styles Without Changing

the Tone or Tempo (One Touch Setting).................... 139

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

(Split Point)..................................................................... 139

Changing How Chords Are Played and Specified

(Arranger Config)..........................................................139

Placing a Marker in the Middle of a Measure................ 141

Changing the Settings for the Count ............................... 141

Other Settings...................................................................... 142

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

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

Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads

(Pedal Setting/User Functions)................................... 144

Changing the Bend Range (Pedal Setting)................. 146

Changing Standard Pitch (Master Tune) ................... 146

Changing the Language (Language) .......................... 147

Selecting Images To Be Shown on the KR and External Displays

(User Image Display) .................................................... 147

Changing the Screen Message When the Power Is

Turned On (Opening Message)................................... 148

Remembering the Settings Even When the Power is

Turned Off (Memory Backup)..................................... 148

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ......... 149

Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s

Buttons ............................................................................ 149

Switching the Remote Sensor On and Off

(iR function).................................................................... 150

Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch Screen) ........... 150

Selecting the Part to Which the Effect is Added

(EffectsPart) ......................................................................... 151

Formatting the User Memory........................................... 152

Automatically Starting the Quick Tour........................... 152

Adjusting the Piano Designer Resonance....................... 153

Contents

Disabling Functions Other Than Piano Performance

(Panel Lock)......................................................................... 153

Detailed Song Playback Settings...................................... 154

Changing the Tone Settings When Playing Back Songs

(Play Mode).................................................................... 154

Viewing Song Information (Information)................. 154

Hiding the Lyrics (Lyrics) ............................................ 154

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons

During SMF Playback (Track Assign)........................ 155

Chapter 10 Connecting

External Devices.....................................156

Connecting an External Display or Television............... 156

Connecting an External Display.................................. 156

Connecting a Television ............................................... 157

Changing the Settings for Showing Images with the External Display and the Television

(External Display).......................................................... 158

Explanation of Each Items............................................ 158

Connecting Video Equipment (V-LINK) ........................159

Using the V-LINK function.......................................... 159

Connecting MIDI Devices ................................................. 160

Connectors...................................................................... 160

Making the Connections .............................................. 160

Performing in Ensemble with MIDI Instruments

(MIDI Ensemble) ................................................................ 161

MIDI Settings ......................................................................161

Selecting the Transmit Channel (Tx Channel) .......... 162

Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator and

Keyboard (Local Control)............................................. 162

Sending Tone Change Messages (Program Change/

Bank Select MSB/Bank Select LSB) ............................ 163

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device

(Composer MIDI Out) ....................................................... 163

Connecting to Audio Equipment..................................... 163

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

Making the Connections .............................................. 164

Connecting a Computer ....................................................165

Connect to the MIDI Connectors ................................ 165

Connect to the USB Connector.................................... 165

Making the Settings for the USB Driver..................... 166

Troubleshooting.................................................................. 167

Appendices............................................. 167

Error Messages.................................................................... 171

Tone List .............................................................................. 172

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

SFX Set............................................................................. 177

Effects List ........................................................................... 178

Music Style List................................................................... 179

Chord List............................................................................ 180

Internal Song List ............................................................... 182

Parameters Stored to Internal Memory........................... 184

Music Files That the KR Can Use.....................................185

The KR allows you to use the following music files 185

About the KR Sound Generator .................................. 185

Main Specifications ............................................................187

Index........................................................ 189

Panel Descriptions

5 7 9 1411 12 18 2019

2 4 6 8 10 2216 1713

Power

[Power] switch

Pressed to switch the power on and off (p. 18).

[Volume] knob

Adjusts the overall volume (p. 19).

[Sound Control] button

Add liveliness to the sound to give it superb clarity and distinctness.

[Brilliance] knob

Adjusts the brightness of the sound (p. 19).

[Part Balance] button

This adjusts the relative volume levels of each of the performance parts (p. 63).

[Balance] knob

Changes the volume balance for sounds played with the keyboard and for songs and accompaniments (p. 63).

[Transpose] button

Transposes the pitch of the keyboard or the song being played (p. 88).

[Vocal Effect] Button

Applies a variety of effects to vocals from the microphone (p. 36).

[Ambience/Reverb] button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 29). Adds three-dimensional breadth to the sound (p. 31).

10.

[User Program] button

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

108).

Performance Pads

[Style Orchestrator] button

11.

This is used to change the arrangement type for automatic accompaniment with the Performance Pads (p. 58).

15 21

13.

[1]–[3] buttons

The operation of each is changed depending on the buttons numbered 11-12.

14.

Music Style buttons

Selects a Music Style for automatic accompaniment (p.

51). Pressing the [User] button selects a User Style that you’ve made yourself or a Music Style on external memory (p. 53).

15.

Fill In buttons

Inserts a fill-in in an automatic accompaniment and changes the accompaniment pattern (p. 58).

[To Variation] button [To Original] button

16.

[Intro/Ending] button

Play an intro or ending during automatic accompaniment (p. 55).

17.

[Start/Stop] button

Starts and stops automatic accompaniment (p. 55).

18.

[Count/Marker] button

You can change the count settings (p. 57, p. 83). These allow you to add and move markers in the notation as well as repeat playback of song segments simply and easily (p. 85).

19.

Beat Indicator

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

20.

[Metronome] button

Activates the built-in metronome (p. 44).

21.

Tempo [-] [+] buttons

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

12.

[User Function] button

This is used to assign a variety of functions to the Performance Pads (p. 144).

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Panel Descriptions

2526 29

30 33 34 35 36 37 39

22. Main Buttons

See the Quick Start

→

[Song/File] button

Use this button to select internal songs or songs from external memories (p. 65).

[DigiScore] button

Displays notations (p. 74).

[Visual Lesson] button

You can use the practice function.

[Piano Designer] button (p. 153 [Music Assistant] button (p. 153 [Super Tones] button

23.

Touch Screen

This lets you perform a variety of operations just by touching the screen (p. 20).

24.

Dial

Use this to change on-screen values.

25.

[Exit] button

Returns you to the previous screen.

26.

[Option] button

Displays a screen for advance function settings.

Contrast knob

27.

Adjusts the contrast of the screen (p. 20).

28.

[Tone] buttons

Select the Tones that will be played from the keyboard (p. 23).

29.

One Touch Program button

[Piano] button

Makes the optimal settings for a piano performance (p.

22).

[Arranger] button

Makes the optimal settings for playing with automatic accompaniment (p. 48).

)

Record/Playback

[Menu] button

31.

You can select functions for playing back, recording or editing a song (p. 97,p. 114, p. 130, p. 154).

32.

Track buttons

Used to play back or record each track of a song (p. 84, p.

96).

33.

[ (Reset)] button

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

34.

[ (Play/Stop)] button

Starts and stops playback or recording a song.

[ (Rec)] button

35.

When pressed, this button places the instrument in recording standby (p. 91, p. 114).

36.

[ (Bwd)] button

Rewinds the song.

[ (Fwd)] button

37.

Fast-forwards the song.

38.

Infrared Receiver

Point the remote control at this sensor when using the remote control to operate the KR107 (p. 72).

39.

[Wonderland/Game] button

Here you can learn about instruments while having fun.

→

See the Quick Start

External Memory port

40.

Connects an external memory to play (

99).

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

connecting USB memory to the External Memory port.

p. 65

) and save songs (

30.

[Melody Intelligence] button

Adds harmony to the sounds played with the keyboard (p. 60).

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.panelRear

1 2 3

Speaker jack

Connect the speaker cable of the stand (p. 17).

Ext Display connector

Connect an external display. You can put notations on the screen and display lyrics (p. 156). This cannot be used simultaneously with the Video Out jack.

Video Out jack

Connect a television here. This allows you to display the notations and lyrics on the connected television set (p.

157). This cannot be used simultaneously with the Ext Display connector.

Bottom Panel

Bottom Panel (Front Left)

fig.panelbottom

4 5 6 7

Expression pedal jack

You can connect an expression pedal to the KR (p. 156).

Pedal connector

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

17).

Input jacks

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

163).

Output jacks

These jacks can be connected to your audio system to enjoy more powerful sound. They can also be connected

Bottom Panel (Front Right)

fig.panelUSB

1 2 3 4 5

Phones jacks

A set of headphones can be connected here (p. 19).

Mic Volume knob

Adjusts the volume level for the microphone (p. 20).

Mic In jack

Used for connecting microphones (p. 20).

MIDI Out/In connectors

These can be connected to an external MIDI device to exchange performance data (p. 160).

USB connector

You can connect a computer and exchange performance data between the instrument and the computer (p. 165).

Floppy disk drive connector

Connects an optional floppy disk drive to play and save songs.

* Use floppy disk drive available from Roland.

Before You Start Playing

KR107 Rear

Speaker cable

Speaker connector

Clip portion

Start Playing

Before You

Connect the Pedal Cable

Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal connector on the

rear panel of the KR107.

fig.00-01

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 KR107.

Push the speaker cable in until it clicks into position.

Connect the Power Cord

Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the

bottom panel of the KR107, and then plug it into an

electrical outlet.

NOTE

Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

fig.00-02

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.

NOTE

Do not place containers holding liquids (such as flower vases),

insecticide, perfume, alcohol, or similar substances on top of this

piano.

The speakers of this piano are mounted beneath the upper surface,

and face upwards. Malfunctions or accidents may occur if liquids

contact any part of the speakers.

Speakers

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

positions.

fig.mu_stand

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Folding Down the Music Rest

Raise the support located on the back of the music rest,

then gently fold down the music rest.

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Using the Music Holders

You can use the holders to hold pages in place.

When not using the holders, leave them folded down.

fig.mu_stand4

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Remote

Control’s

Cover

Remote Control’s (Rear)

Before You

Start Playing

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Removing the Music Rest

You can remove the music rest from the piano.

This allows you to place a notebook computer on the piano.

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

two screws, as shown.

You can remove the screws using a coin.

fig.mu_stand3

NOTE

Be careful not to lose the screws that you removed from the music

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.

To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and

lower it softly after it has been fully extended.

fig.00-05

NOTE

When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let your fingers

get caught. If small children will be using the KR107, adult

supervision should be provided.

NOTE

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

prevent accidents.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Install the batteries provided in the remote control.

fig.Remote Control-1.j

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote

control.

Insert the supplied AA batteries, as shown in the figure

of remote control.

Close the battery cover.

NOTE

Be careful to observe the correct polarity (+, - direction) when

installing the batteries.

Turning the Power On and Off

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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To turn the power on, turn the [Volume] knob all the

way down, and then press the [Power] switch.

The power will turn on, and the Power indicator at the

left front of the KR107 will light.

After a few seconds, you will be able to play the

keyboard to produce sound.

Use the [Volume] knob to adjust the volume.

NOTE

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few

seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate

normally.

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fig.00-06.e

Power

For more information on the remote control button functions, refer

to “Using the Remote Control” (p. 71).

Power Indicator

Before You Start Playing

Start Playing

Before You

To turn the power off, turn the [Volume] knob all the

way to the left, and press the [Power] switch.

The Power indicator at the left front of the KR107 will go

dark, and the power will be turned 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. 6).

About the Pedals

The pedals have the following functions, and are used

mainly for piano performance.

fig.00-08.e

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 KR107 simulates this damper resonance.

Damper Pedal

when placing the instrument on carpet, adjust this so

that the pedals firmly contact the floor.

fig.00-09.j

Adjuster

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance

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

Turn the [Brilliance] knob to adjust the brightness of

the sound.

fig.00-07.e

Connecting Headphones

The KR107 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This

allows two people to listen through headphones

simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when

performing piano pieces for four hands. Additionally, this

allows you to play without having to worry about bothering

others around you, even at night.

You can change the amount of resonance applied with the damper

pedal. Please refer to “[Piano Designer] button” in the Quick Manual.

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.

About the Adjuster

When you move the KR107 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

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at the

bottom left of the piano.

Connecting headphones will automatically mute the

sound from the internal speakers.

The headphone volume is adjusted by the [Volume]

knob of the KR107.

fig.00-04.e

Phones jack x 2

NOTE

Use Stereo headphones.

Before You Start Playing

Thumbscrew

Before You

Start Playing

Some Notes on Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones

only by the headset or the plug.

• Connecting the headphones when the volume of

connected equipment is turned up may result in damage

to the headphones. Lower the volume on the KR107

before plugging in the headphones.

• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only

damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing

loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

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Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang them on

the headphone hook at the lower left of the KR107.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the KR107 into

the hole in the bottom of the KR107 (refer to the figure below).

Turn the headphone hook thumbscrew to secure the headphone

hook.

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 KR107, 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:

1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from

speakers.

3. Lowering volume levels.

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About the Touch Screen

The KR makes use of a touch screen.

This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by

touching the screen lightly.

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy

karaoke with the KR107.

fig.00-10

Mic Volume knob

Mic In jack

NOTE

The touch screen is operated by touching it lightly with your finger.

Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the touch screen.

Be careful not to press too hard, and be sure to use only your fingers

to operate the touch screen.

NOTE

The positioning of the touch screen may become displaced due to

changes in the surrounding environment and over time. If this

happens, follow the steps in “Calibrating the Touch Screen (Touch

Screen)” (p. 150) to correct the pointer position.

NOTE

Do not place items on the touch screen.

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Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

To adjust the contrast of the screen, turn the Contrast

knob located at the right side of the screen.

Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In

jack on the lower-left area of the instrument.

Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob on left side of the Mic In

jack to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

Before You Start Playing

Tempo

Song name or

Music Style name

Beat Measure

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

The Tone names are selected appear.

Start Playing

Before You

Main Screens

■

Piano Screen

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Piano screen

like the one below is displayed. For details, refer to p. 22.

■

Basic Screen

The following screen is called Basic screen.

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

NOTE

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict

what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that

your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system

(e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display

may not always match what appears in the manual.

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The [Option] Button and The [Exit] Button

You can usually display this screen by pressing [Exit] button

several times.

Follow either of the procedures described below to display it.

• Press the One Touch Program [Arranger] button.

The Basic screen appears and the settings are made for

automatic accompaniment.

• Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, then press

one of the Tone buttons, then press the [Exit] button.

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Using the Main Icons

You can many other screens besides the Basic screen to do

things. The on-screen graphics that appear three dimensional

work like buttons. These are called “Icons.”

The main icons you can use on these screens are as follows.

The [Option] Button

This displays a screen for advance function settings.

The screen that opens differs depending on the screen that

was displayed when the button was pressed.

The [Exit] Button

Touch to cancel the settings currently being made and close

the screen displayed. Normally, pressing the [Exit] button

one or more times returns you to the Basic screen.

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The Scroll Bar and The Page Icon

The Song and Tone selection screens feature a scroll bar at

the right of the screen list, with page icons at the top and

bottom of the scroll bar.

Page icon

Scroll bar

Page icon

Some screens consist on two or more pages. You can display the next page or the previous page of the screen by touching these icons.

Touch the scroll bar and drag up and down to scroll through

the list.

Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.

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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 Key Transpose

setting (p. 88) can also be used

to change the range that is

unaffected by the damper

pedal.

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

You can create the optimal settings for a piano performance with the press of a single

button.

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Press the One Touch Program [Piano] button.

A “Piano screen” like the one shown below will appear.

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When you press the One Touch Program [Piano] button, the KR will switch to the

following settings, regardless of the current panel settings.

• If the keyboard has been split into upper and lower sections (p. 27), the

keyboard returns to a single section.

• The pedals return to their usual functions (p. 19).

• The Grand Piano sound is automatically selected.

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

You can change the piano

performance settings by

touching the [Piano Designer]

utton. For more details, refer

to “[Piano Designer] Button”

in the Quick Start.

When you select an internal

song or music file that includes

the lyrics data, < >

appears in the Piano screen or

Basic screen. Touch this to

display the lyrics.

< > appears in the Piano

screen or Basic screen when

headphones are connected.

You can add three-

dimensional breadth to the

sound from the headphones

(p. 31).

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

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The KR comes with a many built-in instrument sounds and effects. This lets you

enjoy perform in a wide range of musical styles.

The built-in sounds are called “Tones.” The sounds are organized into six tone

groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons.

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Press any one of the Tone buttons to select a tone group.

You’ll see that button’s indicator light up.

The screen displays the tone names included in the tone group you’ve selected.

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For more about the names of

Tones, take a look at the “Tone

List” (p. 172).

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This screen is called the “Tone selection screen.”

Tones indicated by is called an “EX voice.” These voices are especially

recommended.

Tones indicated by a red mark produce the “Key Off Sound.”

What “Key Off Sound” does is recreate the tonal changes produced when the fingers

are released from the keys.

Tones indicated by “GS” is GS tones.

Touch and drag up and down in the scroll bar to scroll through the screen and

display other tones.

Touch the page icons < > < > to change pages.

You can touch <Audition> for an audio demonstration of a particular tone.

You can touch <Effects> to add effect sounds to a variety of tones (p. 36).

You can do searches for tones according to search parameters or by name by

touching <Search> (p. 25).

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Touch a tone name to select the tone.

You’ll hear the tone you’ve selected when you play the keyboard.

You can use the dial to scroll through the screen as you switch the Tones to be

played.

Press the [Exit] button.

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

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

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

sounds.

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Press the [Super Tones] button and watch the indicator light up.

Touch < > < > several times to display the “Drums” screen or the

“SFX (SOUND EFFECT)” screen.

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Drum screen SFX screen

Each note of the keyboard will play a different sound.

You can also have play sounds by touching the screen.

You can select other drum tones by pressing the < > or < > buttons.

Press the [Exit] button several times.

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

The combination of sounds

assigned to the keyboard

varies according to the drum

set. Take a look at the “Drum

Set List” (p. 174) and “SFX Set”

(p. 177).

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In condition search, tones

satisfying all of the selected

search criteria are sought.

Using Keywords to Search for Tones (Tone Search)

You can search for tones that match the conditions you set for instrument or musical

style. You can also search the tones using the first character of the tone name.

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Press any Tone button.

The tone selection screen appears.

Touch <Search>.

The following “Tone search screen” appears.

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Condition Search screen Name Search screen

Touch here to switch these screens.

Searching by Conditions

Touch <Category> or <Genre>, then use the dial to select the search

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conditions.

Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display.

Touch the tone name to select the tone.

Press the [Exit] button to return to the tone selection screen.

Searching by Tone Name

Touch <By Name>.

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

Decide which character is to be used for the search.

The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.

Enter the character you’re searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession

cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→”B”→”C”...).

Touching <A-0> selects the type of character. Each time you touch <A-0>, the

character switches between alphabets and numerals.

Touch <Search>.

The search results appear in the display.

Touch the tone name to select the Tone.

Press the [Exit] button several times to return to the Basic screen or the previous

screen.

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When you select an internal

song or music file that includes

the lyrics data, < >

appears in the Basic screen.

Touch this to display the lyrics.

< > appears in the Piano

screen or Basic screen when

headphones are connected.

You can add three-

dimensional breadth to the

sound from the headphones

(p. 31).

Performing with Multiple Sounds Layered Together (Layer)

Two tones sounding together when you press a single key is referred to as a “layer performance.”

For instance, it’s possible to play the Tones for both Piano and Strings simultaneously.

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Touch <Layer 1>.

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Grand Piano 1

Strings 1

Strings 2

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

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

In the same manner, you can touch <Layer 2> to layer further sounds.

Changing the Tones

Touch the name of the tone to be changed.

Touch here to highlight the tone name.

Press a Tone button to select the new tone (p. 23).

When you have selected the tone, press the [Exit] button.

The display returns to the Basic screen.

Cancelling the Layer

Touch <Layer 1>.

Touch <Layer 2> to have <Layer 2> play as well.

The <Layer 1> and <Layer 2> icons are dimmed, and the Layer performance is cancelled.

Now when you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.

When you touch Octave

<-><+> on the tone selection

screen, the pitch of the

keyboard’s sound is changed

in octave units. To learn more,

see “Shifting the Keyboard

Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave

Shift)” (p. 28).

You can change the balance of

the right-hand and Layer Tone

volume. For instructions, see

“Adjusting the Volume

Balance for Each Performance

Part (Part Balance)” (p. 63).

Playing Different Tones with the Left

When you select an internal

song or music file that includes

the lyrics data, < >

appears in the Basic screen.

Touch this to display the lyrics.

< > appears in the Piano

screen or Basic screen when

headphones are connected.

You can add three-

dimensional breadth to the

sound from the headphones

(p. 31).

and Right Hands (Split)

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Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different

sounds in each section is called “split performance.” The boundary key is called the

“split point.”

The split point key is included in the left-hand keyboard area. Each time power to

the keyboard is turned on, the split point is reset to “F#3.”

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Split Point

Grand Piano 1Acoustic Bass

At the Basic screen, touch <Split>.

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You can change the split point;

refer to “Changing the

Keyboard’s Split Point (Split

Point)” (p. 139).

The tone sounding prior to the split performance is played in the right-hand section

of the keyboard, and the tone indicated at the left of the screen is played in the left-

hand section of the keyboard.

Here, the tone appearing at the right part of the display is called the “upper tone,”

and the tone appearing at the left part of the display is called the “lower tone.”

You can turn the tones on and off by touching <Lower 1> or <Lower 2>.

Changing the Tones

Touch the name of the tone to be changed.

Press a Tone button to select the tone (p. 23).

When you have selected the tone, press the [Exit] button.

The display returns to the Basic screen.

Cancelling the Split

Touch <Split>.

The <Split> icons are dimmed, and the Split performance is cancelled.

When you play the keys, only the tone indicated on the screen is sounded.

When you touch Octave

<-> <+> in the tone selection

screen, the pitch of the

keyboard’s sound is changed

in octave units. To learn more,

see “Shifting the Keyboard

Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave

Shift)” (p. 28).

You can change the volume

alance between the upper and

lower parts of the keyboard;

refer to “Adjusting the Volume

Balance for Each Performance

Part (Part Balance)” (p. 63).

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Turning On Layer and Split Performance Simultaneously

Turning on either Layer Performance or Split Performance allows you to divide the

keyboard into a upper and a lower part and play with twoTones layered in the lower

part, and three Tones layered in the upper part.

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Shifting the Keyboard Pitch in Octave Steps (Octave Shift)

When using layer performance (p. 26) or split performance (p. 27), you can change

the pitch of the keyboard’s sound in octave units. This function is called “Octave

Shift.”

For example, when playing a Layer performance, if you change the pitch of one of

the tones and then layer it, it changes the impression created with the tone.

When the keyboard has been

divided into upper and lower

sections, the damper pedal is

applied to only the upper

section. If you want to add

lingering reverberations to the

notes of the lower section, see

“Assigning Functions to

Pedals and Performance Pads

(Pedal Setting/User

Functions)” (p. 144).

On the Basic screen, touch <Layer1> or <Split>.

The KR switches to layer performance or split performance.

To apply Octave Shift, touch the name of the tone you’ve selected.

Press the Tone button to display the Tone selection screen.

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

pitch of the sound.

Each time you touch <+>, the pitch is raised one octave.

Each time you touch <->, the pitch is lowered one octave.

The sound can be changed from two octaves lower than the original sound (-2) to

two octaves above the original (+2).

Press the [Exit] button to return to the Basic screen or the previous screen.

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

Apply a reverb effect to the notes you play with the KR.

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Reverb makes it sound as if you are playing in a concert hall.

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Press the [Ambience/Reverb] button and watch the its indicator light up.

A “Reverb screen” like the one shown below appears.

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Touch an icon to select the performance space.

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Display

Hall1

Hall2

Room1

Cathedral

Ground

Room2

Lounge

Studio

Gymnasium

Hall3

Dome

Cave

GS Room1

GS Room2

GS Room3

GS Hall1

GS Hall2

Hall with bright reverberation

Hall with warm reverberation

Room reverberation

High-ceilinged cathedral

Wide open space with no reverberations

Small room

Larger room

A recording studio

In a gymnasium

Large concert hall reverberation

A domed ballpark

Adds the extended reverberations found inside a cave

Reproduces an indoor-type reverb. Provides a clear, expansive reverberation.

Reproduces the reverberation found in a hall. Gives reverberation with a greater sense of depth than GS Room.

Explanation

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Display

GS Plate

GS Delay

GS Pan Delay

Touch the slider beneath the icons to adjust the effect selected.

Touch and slide the knob on the screen to the right for a deeper reverb, and to the

left for less.

You can also move the slider with the dial.

When you press the [Exit] button, the reverb effect is activated, and you return to the

previous screen.

Reproduces a plate echo (reverberation created using the vibrations of a metal plate).

A delayed sound that is added to the original, similar to the reflected sounds of mountain echoes.

The reflected sounds are panned (shifted) laterally.

Explanation

Cancelling the Effect

Press the [Ambience/Reverb] button, and watch the indicator light go

out.

The reverb effect is eliminated.

No effect is applied when the

slider is moved all the way to

the left. In this case, the

utton’s indicator won’t light

up when you press the

[Ambience/Reverb] button.

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