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Roland DP-990F User Manual

Roland DP-990F
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Roland DP-990F Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Polyphony128 voices
BluetoothNo
MetronomeYes
Keyboard88 keys
Sound EngineSuperNATURAL Piano
EffectsReverb
PedalsDamper, Soft, Sostenuto
Speakers12 cm x 2
Headphones2 x 1/4"
MIDIYes
RecorderYes
Included AccessoriesOwner's manual, power cord

Summary

Lessons at home!

Play together with your family

Learn to play the piano with family members using Twin Piano mode.

Check your own performance

Record and review your piano performances to improve.

Play along with a metronome

Practice playing in time with the built-in metronome.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

Explains the meaning and importance of safety warnings and cautions.

About the Symbols

Details the meaning of standard symbols used for safety alerts.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Guidelines for connecting the power adapter and avoiding interference.

Placement

Recommendations for positioning the unit to avoid heat or interference.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the unit and caring for its finish.

Repairs and Data

Information regarding data loss during repairs and data backup recommendations.

Additional Precautions

General advice on handling the unit and its cables carefully.

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

Guidelines for safely handling and using floppy disks.

Handling Using USB memory

Instructions for safely connecting and using USB memory devices.

Handling CD-ROMs

Advice on how to handle CD-ROMs to prevent damage or read errors.

Before You Play

Getting Ready to Play

Steps for connecting pedals and AC adaptor before initial use.

Opening/Closing the Lid

Instructions on how to safely open and close the keyboard lid.

Turning the Power On/Off

Procedure for turning the unit's power on and off correctly.

Adjusting the Sound's Volume

How to adjust the overall volume using the volume slider.

Using the Pedals

Explains the functions of the damper, sostenuto, and soft pedals.

Using the Headphones

How to connect headphones and adjust volume for private listening.

Performing

Performing with Various Sounds

How to select and play different instrument tones.

Performing with the Metronome

How to use the metronome for practice, including tempo and beat settings.

Changing the Metronome's Time Signature

How to adjust the metronome's time signature.

Adjusting the Metronome's Volume

How to set the volume level for the metronome sound.

Adding a Count-in to Synchronize Your Performance (Count-in)

How to enable a count-in before starting playback or recording.

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb)

How to add a concert hall-like reverberation effect to the sound.

Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch)

How to adjust how the keyboard responds to playing touch.

Performing with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)

How to layer two different tones simultaneously for a richer sound.

Dividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)

How to split the keyboard for two players to use the same pitch range.

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard (Twin Piano Mode)

How to adjust the sound output for Twin Piano mode (e.g., stereo split).

Playing Different Tones in the Left and Right Sides of the Keyboard (Split Play)

How to assign different tones to the left and right sections of the keyboard.

Changing the Keyboard's Split Point

How to set the specific key that divides the keyboard into two zones.

Transposing the Keyboard (Transpose)

How to shift the keyboard's pitch to play in different keys easily.

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

How to lock the panel buttons to prevent accidental changes during performance.

Listening to Songs

Playing Back Songs

How to play the built-in songs or songs from external media.

Playing Parts Individually

How to mute specific parts of a song to practice hands separately.

Playing All Songs Consecutively (All Songs Play)

How to play all internal songs in sequence.

Adjusting the Volume of the Song Playback

How to adjust the volume balance between keyboard playing and song playback.

Changing the Song's Tempo

How to slow down a song's tempo for easier practice.

Changing the Pitch of the Song (Playback Transpose)

How to change the playback pitch of a song.

Recording Your Performance

Recording Your Keyboard Performance

How to record your own playing onto the instrument.

Listening to the recorded performance

How to play back your recorded performances.

Erasing Your Recorded Performance

How to delete recorded performances.

Saving Your Recorded Performance

How to save recorded performances to internal memory or external media.

Selecting the save destination for the song

How to choose where to save a recorded song.

Deleting a Saved Song

How to delete songs saved to internal or external memory.

Advanced Recording Methods

Techniques for recording hands separately or re-recording.

Recording a Performance You Play Along with a Song

How to record your performance while playing along with a song.

Various Settings

Basic Operation in Function Mode

How to enter and navigate the Function mode for settings.

Editing a setting

How to change values for various instrument settings.

Sounds Settings

Settings related to sound brilliance and other sound parameters.

Performing Settings

Settings that affect performance, like transpose mode.

Tuning Settings

Options for master tuning, stretch tuning, and temperament.

Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance)

How to adjust the volume balance between two tones in Dual Play.

Adjusting the Tuning (Temperament)

Options for selecting different temperament types for tuning.

Specifying the Temperament Key

How to specify the key for tuning when not using equal temperament.

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

Simulates the sympathetic vibration of strings when keys are played.

Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance)

Reproduces the subtle sound produced when piano keys are released.

Piano Sound Settings

Settings for damper resonance, string resonance, and key off resonance.

Pedal Settings

How pedal effects are applied and how pedal functions can be changed.

Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Function)

How to change the functions of the center and left pedals.

Other Settings

Settings for tempo mute, mute volume, and track assignment.

Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign)

How to assign parts to track buttons during SMF playback.

Setting the Type of CD To be Played Back (CD/Audio Type)

Manually specifying the type of CD being used for playback.

Storing Your Settings (Memory Backup)

How to save custom settings so they are retained after power off.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

How to return all settings to their original factory defaults.

Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting a Media

How to connect CD drives, floppy drives, and USB memory.

Initializing the Memory

How to erase all songs from memory or format external media.

Changing the External Memory Setting (External Memory Mode)

Adjusting settings for external memory compatibility.

Playing Back Songs on External Media

How to play songs from connected media like CDs or USB drives.

Saving Your Recorded Performance on External Memory

How to save recorded performances to USB memory or floppy disks.

Deleting a Song from External Memory

How to remove songs saved on external memory.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

How to connect to external speakers or audio systems.

Connecting Speakers to the DP990F and Outputting Sounds

How to connect external speakers to hear the DP990F's sound.

Connecting to MIDI Devices

How to connect to external MIDI devices for data exchange.

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)

How to prevent duplicate notes when using a sequencer via MIDI.

MIDI Transmit Channel Settings (MIDI Transmit Channel)

How to set the MIDI channel for transmitting data.

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI Device (Composer MIDI Out)

How to send recorded performance data to MIDI devices or computers.

Connecting a Computer

How to connect the DP990F to a computer via USB MIDI.

Using the V-LINK Function

How to use the V-LINK function to control visual effects with the DP990F.

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Tone List

Internal Song List

Parameters Stored in Memory Backup

Music Files That the DP990F Can Use

The DP990F Allows You To Use the Following Music Files

Overview of supported music file formats like VIMA TUNES, SMF, and MIDI.

Main Specifications

<Keyboard>

Details about the DP990F/DP990RF keyboard features.

<Sound Generator> Conforms to GM2/GS/Xglite

Information on sound engine specifications and compatibility.

<Recorder>

Specifications for the built-in performance recorder.

<Internal Memory>

Details about the internal storage capacity and format.

<External Memory>

Information on supported external storage types and formats.

<Others>

Specifications for speakers, display, power, and connectors.

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