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Roland DP-990 User Manual

Roland DP-990
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07-08-1N 04788712
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Roland DP-990 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Keyboard88 keys
Polyphony128 voices
MetronomeYes
EffectsReverb
Recorder1 track, 1 song
Speakers12 cm x 2
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
Headphones2
Included AccessoriesOwner's manual, Power cord, Headphone hook
ConnectorsOutput jacks (L/Mono, R), Input jacks (L/Mono, R)

Summary

Play the Piano

Enhance the Sound

Play Back Songs

Record

Record Own Performances

Easily record your keyboard performances for evaluation.

Introduction

Main Features

Using the Unit Safely

Prevention of Fire, Shock, or Injury

General safety warnings, symbols, and precautions for safe operation.

Do Not Disassemble or Modify

Warning against tampering with the unit or AC adaptor.

Do Not Repair or Replace Parts

Instructions for seeking professional repair services.

Location Warnings

Precautions regarding usage locations like high temperature or moisture.

Unstable Location Warning

Advice against placing the device on unstable surfaces.

Correct AC Adapter Connection

Ensures proper voltage and polarity for AC adapter connection.

Power Cord Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and placement of the power cord.

Outlet Usage Safety

Warning against overloading power outlets with multiple devices.

Using the Unit Safely (Continued)

High Volume Hearing Warning

Caution regarding potential hearing damage from extended high volume use.

Ventilation and Placement

Ensure the unit is placed in a well-ventilated area.

Avoid Foreign Objects

Warning against inserting foreign objects into the device.

Power Cord Handling

Proper methods for connecting and disconnecting the power cord.

Handle Malfunctions

Steps to take if the unit exhibits smoke, unusual smells, or other issues.

Plug Cleaning

Instructions for periodically cleaning AC adaptor plug prongs.

Child Supervision Required

Emphasizes the need for adult supervision when children use the unit.

Cable Management for Safety

Organize cables safely and keep them out of children's reach.

Avoid Impact and Dropping

Precaution against dropping or subjecting the device to strong impact.

Avoid Heavy Objects/Standing

Do not place heavy objects on or stand on the device.

Wet Hands Electrical Safety

Never handle AC adapter or plugs with wet hands.

Moving Cautions

Guidelines for safe device transportation, requiring two people.

Lightning Strike Safety

Disconnect AC adapter during lightning.

Lid Opening/Closing Cautions

Be careful of pinching fingers when opening or closing the lid.

Keep Small Items from Children

Prevent accidental swallowing of small included parts by children.

Burn Hazard Warning

Caution about hot areas around DC In jack and cable hook.

Important Notes

Power Supply Precautions

Avoid connecting with noisy devices, switch power off before connections.

Location Precautions

Avoid interference from other devices, sunlight, or temperature/humidity changes.

Care Instructions

How to clean the unit using soft cloths and avoid solvents.

Servicing Information

Notes on potential memory loss during servicing and Roland's liability.

Other Cautions

Back up data, avoid excessive force on controls, connect cables by plug.

Important Notes (Continued)

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Initial setup steps before operating the DP-990.

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Instructions for connecting the pedal to the rear panel.

Connecting the AC Adaptor

Step-by-step guide for connecting the power adapter.

Before You Play (Continued)

Turning Power On/Off

Step-by-step guide for powering the unit on and off.

Headphone Usage Cautions

Warnings and advice for safe and optimal headphone use.

CD Usage Precautions

Important warnings regarding CD playback compatibility and quality.

Performing

Performing with Variety of Sounds

How to select and play different tones from the DP-990.

Performing (Continued)

Adjusting Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

Customize key response to match playing style and strength.

Adding Spatial Depth (3D Sound Control)

Enhance sound with spatial depth using 3D Sound Control.

Adding Liveliness (Dynamics Sound Control)

Add clarity and distinctness to the sound with Dynamics Sound Control.

Adding Reverberation (Reverb Effect)

Apply reverb for a concert hall or spacious sound.

Changing Keyboard Key (Key Transpose)

Shift the pitch of the keyboard and/or songs to a different key.

Dividing Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

Split the keyboard for two players performing simultaneously.

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

Layer two different sounds from a single key.

Performing with Different Tones (Split Play)

Play with different tones in the left and right keyboard sections.

Performing with Metronome

Use the metronome for practice and timing.

Playing Back Songs

Listening to Songs

Instructions for listening to preset, internal, and external songs.

Selecting a Song

How to choose songs from different memory sources.

Playing the Song

Steps to start and stop song playback.

Playing Back Songs (Continued)

Listening to Each Part Separately

Isolate and practice individual song parts like hands or accompaniment.

Changing Song Tempo

Modify the playback speed of internal songs for practice.

Changing Song Key (Playback Transpose)

Shift the pitch of songs during playback to a different key.

Minimizing Center Sounds (Center Cancel)

Reduce center-channel sounds like vocals in audio files/CDs.

Recording

Recording Own Keyboard Performance

Record your playing without using internal songs.

Recording by Track

Record performances separately for each hand or part.

Re-recording

Overwrite previously recorded tracks.

Recording with Song

Record your performance along with an internal or external song.

Recording (Continued)

Recording Keyboard Performance

Detailed steps for recording your own keyboard performance.

Starting Recording

How to begin the recording process with count-in or immediate start.

Recording Performance Separately

Record each hand or part onto different tracks.

Recording Playing Along with Song

Record your performance while listening to a selected song.

Erasing Recorded Performances

How to delete recorded performances from memory.

Performance Settings

Select song and tone before recording with accompaniment.

Recording Settings

Specify recording tempo and time signature.

Saving Your Performance

Initializing the Memory

Format internal memory, USB memory, or floppy disk.

Saving Your Performance (Continued)

Initializing the Memory (Continued)

Steps for initializing external and internal memory.

Saving the Songs

Save recorded songs to internal or external memory.

Deleting a Song

Remove specific saved songs from memory.

Various Settings

Various Settings (Continued)

Remembering Settings (Memory Backup)

Save current settings to retain them after power off.

Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)

Activate Panel Lock to make all buttons non-functional.

Restoring Settings (Factory Reset)

Reset all settings to their original factory-defined state.

Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting to Other Devices (Continued)

Troubleshooting

Power Issues

Solutions for when the power does not turn on.

Pedal Issues

Troubleshooting if the pedal doesn't work or seems stuck.

USB Memory Issues

Solutions for problems reading or writing to USB memory.

No Sound (General)

Troubleshooting general no sound issues.

No Sound During Song Playback

Troubleshooting no sound when playing back songs.

No Sound with MIDI Device

Troubleshooting no sound when a MIDI device is connected.

Missing Notes

Troubleshooting issues where not all played notes are sounded.

Troubleshooting (Continued)

General Sound Issues

Solutions for when notes do not sound correctly.

Buzzy Low Notes

Troubleshooting low notes sounding buzzy or distorted.

Incorrect Pitch

Troubleshooting incorrect keyboard or song pitch.

Song Playback Issues

Troubleshooting problems with song playback.

Doubled Sounds

Troubleshooting sounds heard twice when the keyboard is played.

Song Won't Play

Solutions for songs that do not play.

Record/Playback Issues

General troubleshooting for recording and playback functions.

High-Pitched Ringing

Troubleshooting high-pitched ringing sounds, especially with headphones.

Recording Issues

Troubleshooting problems encountered during recording.

Lost Recordings

Troubleshooting for disappeared recorded performances.

Error Messages

Music Files Supported

MIDI Implementation Chart

Main Specifications

Main Specifications (Continued)

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