Roland RP301R Owners Manual

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3  Contents Look What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Front Pan...

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4  Panel descriptions Front Panel Backing [Song], [Rhythm] buttons Use these buttons to select Songs (p. 13) or Rhythms (p. 15), to change measures, to adjust the playback tempo and volume. To select Songs or Rhythms Press the [Song] or [Rhythm...

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Panel descriptions 5 [–] [+] buttons Use these buttons to select tone variations, Songs or Rhythms, or to edit various settings. [Metronome] button This sounds the metronome (p. 9). To sound the metronome Turn on the [Metronome] button. To change...

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Panel descriptions 6 Rear side Headphone jacks Since this unit has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneously. If you’re using only one set of headphones, you may connect them to either of the two headphone jacks. Do...

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Panel descriptions 7 * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any connections. Input jack If you use a cord with a stereo mini-plug to co...

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8  Before You Play Opening/closing the lid First, open the lid. You must use both hands to open or close the lid. Opening the Lid 1. Use both hands to lift the edge of the lid, and push it away from yourself. Edge of lid Closing the Lid 1. ...

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9  Performing Selecting tones The RP301R contains numerous tones (sounds). The tones are organized into two groups. The [Piano] button is used for the grand piano tone group and for group that combines piano sounds with other tones such as ...

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Performing 10 Changing the key of the keyboard ( Transpose) This function allows you to transpose the RP301R’s pitch in semi- tone steps. This transposition also applies to Song playback. 1. Press the [Transpose] button (it lights). 2. Hold dow...

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Performing 11 Disabling the Buttons ( Panel Lock) When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled. This prevents the tones or settings from being changed if you inadvertently press a button. 1. Hold down the [Other] button and press th...

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12  Adjusting the keyboard sensitivity and the sound Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity ( Key Touch) Here’s how to change the way in which the sound responds to your keyboard dynamics. You can adjust the response as appropriate for your ...

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13 Let’s try listening to the internal songs and the songs recorded in internal memory. For the titles of the internal songs, refer to “Internal Song list” (p. 33). Memo If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately: CD-01A) and play ba...

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Playing back songs 14 Playing songs consecutively (All Song Play) You can consecutively play back the built-in songs or the songs saved in the internal memory or on the USB ash drive repetitively. This function is called “All Song Play.” 1. ...

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15 Your RP301R contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “rhythms”. It generates interactive accompaniments based on the Rhythm you select. Each Rhythm is a typical accompaniment for a given musical genre. The RP301R ...

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Using the Rhythm function 16 If you selected the Ending phrase, Rhythm playback stops at the end of this phrase. Viewing the measure and beat number 1. To see the measure numbers while the RP301R plays back the selected Rhythm, press the [Rhythm] ...

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17 The [Split] button allows you to divide the RP301R’s keyboard into two halves and to use those sections for di erent purposes. Unlike Twin Piano mode (p. 10), however, this mode is only meant for one musician. The note where the keyboard ...

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Split: Dierent functions for the left/right keyboard halves 18 Switching o the Split function Press the [Split] button again one or twice to switch o its indicator. Changing the split point By default, switching on the [Split] button will ca...

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19  Recording You can record your performances either in the internal memory or to an optional USB memory. You can play back a performance you have recorded to check what and how you played, and play melodies on the keyboard along with pr...

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20 The RP301R allows you to play back Songs (both SMF and audio les) and Rhythms that reside on a USB memory which you connect to the USB memory connector. Memo If you want to connect a CD drive (sold separately: CD-01A) and play back songs fro...

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21  Various settings ( Function mode) Function mode lets you make various settings for the RP301R. Basic Operation in Function Mode Here’s the basic procedure for making settings in Function mode. 1. Press and hold the [Split] button and pr...

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Various settings (Function mode) 22 Function settings Display Function Setting Value Explanation TwinPno OFF Twin Piano Mode OFF, 1, 2 (default: OFF) Selecting Twin Piano mode You can choose one of the following ways in which the sound will be heard...

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Various settings (Function mode) 23 Display Function Setting Value Explanation SplOnRcg INT Split On Recognize STD (Standard), INT (Intelligent), EASY (default: INT) Chord recognition when [Split] is on This parameter allows you to specify how the ...

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Various settings (Function mode) 24 Display Function Setting Value Explanation VC Mode OFF Visual Control Mode Controlling video equipment (visual control mode/channel) Visual Control is a function that lets you control images along with your perfo...

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Various settings (Function mode) 25 Display Function Setting Value Explanation LocalCtl ON Local Control Preventing Double Notes when Working with a Sequencer (Local Control) When you have a MIDI sequencer connected, set this parameter to “OFF”...

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26 The “Del Song” function allows you to erase the song  les in the RP301R’s internal memory or an optional USB memory. 1. Connect a USB memory to the RP301R’s USB memory connector. 2. While holding down the [Split] button, press the ...

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27 You can erase all songs saved in the internal memory or reformat the USB memory (sold separately) you connected. Note • If you select “User”, this function erases all songs that have been saved in the internal memory (“U”). If you sel...

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28  Restoring the settings to the factory condition ( Factory) The settings you’ve changed in Function mode can be restored to their factory-set condition. This operation is called “Factory”. Note! The “Factory” operation will erase ...

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29  Troubleshooting Symptom Cause/Action Page Even though you’re using head- phones and the sound is muted, a thumping sound is heard when you play the keyboard This unit uses a hammer action keyboard in order to simulate an acoustic piano�...

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Troubleshooting 30 Symptom Cause/Action Page Sound wrong, or are buzzy If you set the volume to the maximum setting, the sound may be distorted depending on how you perform. If this occurs, turn down the volume. — If you don’t hear this in headp...

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31  Main specications Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G keyboard) Touch Sensitivity 5 levels, Fixed Touch Keyboard Modes Whole, Twin Piano, Split Sound Generator Piano Sound SuperNATURAL Piano Sound Max. Polyphony 128 voices Tones 54 t...

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32  Tone List ‘Piano’ list No. Name Explanation 1 G.Piano1 A splendid concert grand piano sound. This is the most highly recommended tone; it can be used for any style of music. 2 G.Piano2 A more mellow grand piano sound. Appropriate for qu...

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33  Internal Song list No. Song Name Composer A.01 Polonaise op.53 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.02 Valse, op.34-1 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.03 Nocturne No.20 Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin A.04 Die Forelle Franz Peter Schubert, Arranged by Fran...

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34  Internal Rhythm list Genre No. Name 8 Beat A01 Slow Pop A02 SlowBeat A03 Romantic A04 AcBallad A05 Euro Bld A06 LoveBeat A07 GoldBeat A08 Love Bld A09 Serenade A10 PianoBld A11 DreamBld A12 Ballad A13 SlowRock 16 Beat B01 Gt Beat B02 FastBe...

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35  USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNING Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specic instructions directing you to do so)...

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36 CAUTION The area shown in the illustration may reach a high temperature, so take care to avoid burns.  IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance tha...

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Important notes 37 • 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, so what you actually...

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38  Assembling the RP301R * To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefully before you begin assembly. Keep this manual nearby for reference when needed. * Keep this unit horizontal when lifting it during a...

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39 2. Assembling the Piano 1. Align the screws on the bottom of the piano (one each at left and right) with the metal brackets on the side boards, and while keeping the front of the piano slightly raised, pull it toward yourself to engage the sc...

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40  Index A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Auto O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 B Beat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Brilliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 C CD Drive ...

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41 For EU Countries For China For EU countries For China ...

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42 This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For EU Countries This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res...