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Roland EP-760 User Manual

Roland EP-760
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Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano ep-760.
Main Features
Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide-ranging expressiveness
The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound
of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert
grand piano. Maximum polyphony of 64 notes ensures that you can use the pedal
freely without running out of notes.
A variety of practice features to help you develop your musicality
In addition to a metronome, the ep-760 features a two-track recorder, which allows
you to experience piano lessons in a way possible only on electronic pianos.
65 piano songs built-in
The built-in songs are mainly classical pieces, and include compositions for listening
enjoyment as well as for lessons.
Before using this unit, care-
fully read the sections enti-
tled:
“Using the unit safe-
ly”, p. 2
and
“Important
Notes”, p. 4
. These sections
provide important informa-
tion concerning the proper
operation of the unit. Addi-
tionally, in order to feel as-
sured that you have gained a
good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit,
the Owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and
kept on hand as a conve-
nient reference.
Copyright © 2002 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
ep-760.GB Page 1 Thursday, May 16, 2002 8:03 PM

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Roland EP-760 Specifications

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BrandRoland
ModelEP-760
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Main Features

Piano sounds with rich resonance

Describes the stereo sampling piano sound generator for realistic reproduction of concert grand piano tones.

Practice features for musicality

Highlights metronome and two-track recorder for developing musicality.

65 built-in piano songs

Features 65 built-in songs, mainly classical, for listening and lessons.

Using the Unit Safely

Understanding Safety Notices and Symbols

Explains WARNING and CAUTION notices, and the meaning of safety symbols used in the manual.

General Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for operating the unit, including AC adapter use and environmental considerations.

Electrical Safety and Handling Precautions

Details precautions for electrical safety, handling the AC adapter, and general unit handling to prevent damage or shock.

Important Notes

Power Supply Guidelines

Covers proper power circuit usage, adapter warmth, and connection procedures for preventing malfunctions.

Optimal Unit Placement

Advises on positioning the unit to avoid interference, temperature extremes, moisture, and physical damage.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Provides instructions for cleaning the unit using a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemicals.

Additional Operational Precautions

Offers further advice on handling controls, connecting cables, volume levels, and transportation.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Layout

Details the function of each button, knob, and indicator on the ep-760's front panel.

Rear Panel Layout

Describes the connections and ports available on the rear panel of the ep-760.

Before You Start Playing

Connecting the Footswitch

Instructions for connecting the supplied DP-2 footswitch for damper, soft, or sostenuto functions.

Connecting the AC Adapter

Guide to connecting the AC adapter to a wall outlet and the unit's DC IN jack.

Setting Up the Music Stand

Procedure for assembling and setting up the included music stand.

Connecting Headphones

Details on connecting headphones for private listening or lessons, and notes on safe usage.

Powering On and Off

Step-by-step instructions for turning the ep-760 on and off, including power-up sequence.

Adjusting Volume and Brilliance

How to use the Volume knob and Brilliance button to control sound output and tone brightness.

1. Enjoying the Songs

Listening to Built-in Songs

Overview of the 65 built-in piano songs for listening and practice.

All Song Playback

Instructions for playing all built-in songs consecutively in a continuous loop.

Selecting and Playing Individual Songs

Guide to choosing and playing specific songs from the built-in library.

2. Performance

Selecting and Using Tones

How to select tone groups and variation tones for different sounds, including dual performance.

Dual Performance Mode

Instructions for layering two tones simultaneously for a richer sound, including combination adjustments.

Adjusting Dual Performance Volume Balance

Guide to balancing the volume levels between the two layered sounds in Dual performance mode.

Split Performance Mode

How to divide the keyboard into left and right-hand areas to play different tones simultaneously.

Adjusting the Split Point

How to change the keyboard's split point to divide the playing areas.

Using the Metronome

Instructions on activating, setting tempo, and adjusting the beat of the built-in metronome.

Metronome Control

How to stop the metronome and select alternative metronome sounds.

Sound Effects: Reverb and Chorus

Details on applying and adjusting the Reverb effect, and the automatic Chorus effect for E.Piano.

Transposing the Keyboard

How to change the pitch of the keyboard without altering fingering, for easier playing or vocal accompaniment.

Adjusting Keyboard Touch Sensitivity

How to adjust the keyboard's playing feel (touch sensitivity) to suit different playing styles.

3. Playing Along with Built-in Songs

Changing Song Tempo

Instructions for slowing down or speeding up the tempo of built-in songs for practice.

Using Metronome Count-In

How to activate a count-in feature to ensure playing is in time with the song.

Practicing Hands Separately

How to mute one hand's part of a built-in song to practice the other hand.

4. Recording Your Performance

Recording a New Song

Step-by-step guide to recording your own keyboard performance without backing.

Important Recording Notes

Key considerations and limitations for recording, including song limits and data preservation.

Recording Along with a Built-in Song

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

Recording Each Hand Separately

Instructions for recording the left and right hands onto separate tracks.

Erasing Recorded Performances

Methods for erasing individual tracks or the entire recorded song.

5. Changing Various Settings

Adjusting Damper Pedal Resonance

How to adjust the depth of sympathetic resonance for piano tones using the damper pedal.

Accessing Function Settings

Procedure for entering Function mode to change various performance-related settings like tuning and temperament.

Master Tuning Adjustment

How to set the reference pitch to match other instruments for ensemble playing.

Changing Temperament Settings

Overview of different temperament options (Equal, Pythagorean, Just, etc.) for historical tuning.

Stretch Tuning Curve

How to apply a piano-specific tuning curve that expands bass and treble ranges.

Damper Pedal for Left Hand

Enabling the damper pedal effect for the left-hand keyboard area during Split performance.

Soft or Sostenuto Footswitch Function

How to assign the footswitch connected to the Soft socket as a Sostenuto pedal.

Panel Lock Function

How to lock the panel to prevent accidental changes, allowing only piano play.

6. Connecting External Devices

Connecting to Audio Equipment

How to connect the ep-760 to audio systems for playback or recording.

Connecting to a Computer

Instructions for connecting to a computer via USB MIDI for data transfer and software control.

Connecting MIDI Devices

How to connect external MIDI devices for performance data exchange.

Understanding MIDI

Explanation of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its role in electronic music.

MIDI Settings Configuration

Guide to accessing MIDI settings and configuring transmit channels for communication.

Local Control Settings

How to set Local Control to On or Off to manage keyboard and sound generator linkage for MIDI use.

Transmitting Recorded Performances

How to enable transmission of recorded performance data to external MIDI devices or computers.

Appendices

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common problems like no power, no sound, or incorrect tone behavior.

Error and Other Messages

Explains the meaning of various display messages, including user recordings and error codes.

Easy Operation List

A quick reference guide to accessing all functions by button combinations.

Main Specifications

Detailed Specifications

Comprehensive technical details of the keyboard, sound generator, metronome, recorder, and connectivity.

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