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Roland EP-880 User Manual

Roland EP-880
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Owner’s Manual (p. 3)
Bedienungsanleitung (p. 37)
Mode d’emploi (p. 71)
Manuale Utente (p. 105)
Manual del Usuario (p. 139)
Handleiding (p. 173)
Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
ep880.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:30 PM

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Roland EP-880 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelEP-880
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Owner's Manual

Main Features

Highlights the instrument's key functionalities and benefits for users.

Using the Unit Safely

Safety Notices and Symbols

Explains warnings, cautions, and symbols for safe operation.

Important Notes

Power Supply and Placement

Guidance on safe power connection and optimal unit positioning.

Maintenance and Precautions

Covers cleaning, care, and additional safety considerations.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls

Details the controls and indicators on the front of the digital piano.

Rear Panel Connectors

Describes the connectors and switches located on the rear of the unit.

Before You Start Playing

Initial Setup and Connections

Instructions for installing the music stand, connecting the adapter, and headphones.

Power and Footswitch Operations

Turning Power On/Off and Adjusting Sound

How to turn the unit on/off and adjust volume and brilliance.

Connecting and Using Footswitches

Details on connecting damper and soft pedals for enhanced functionality.

1. Enjoying Internal Songs

Listening to Songs and Demos

How to play internal songs, all songs, and select specific tracks.

Listening to Demo Songs

Playing and Stopping Demos

Instructions for playing and stopping tone demonstration songs.

2. Performance Features

Sound Variety and Keyboard Touch

Selecting tones and adjusting keyboard touch sensitivity for performance.

Applying Effects to Sound

Reverb and Chorus Effects

How to apply and adjust reverb and chorus effects for richer sound.

Keyboard Transposition and Splitting

Transposing the Keyboard

How to change the keyboard's pitch to different keys.

Twin Piano Mode

Dividing the keyboard for two-player performances.

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

Adjusting Dual Play Volume Balance

How to adjust the volume balance between layered sounds in Dual Play.

Split Play Tones and Split Point

Playing Different Tones Left/Right

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

Changing the Split Point

How to change the key that divides the keyboard into sections.

Using the Metronome

Metronome Operation and Settings

How to sound, change tempo/beat, adjust volume, and stop the metronome.

3. Playing Along with Internal Songs

Tempo Adjustment and Count-in

How to adjust song tempo and add a count-in for practice.

Playing Each Hand Separately

Practice by Muting Hands

How to select and mute left or right hand parts for practice.

4. Recording Your Performance

Notes Regarding Recording

Important information and limitations concerning the recording function.

Recording a New Song

How to record your own keyboard performance without accompaniment.

Recording with Internal Songs

Recording Along with a Song

How to record your performance along with an internal song.

Recording Parts Separately and Erasing

Recording Right/Left Hand Parts

How to record the right-hand and left-hand parts separately.

Erasing Recorded Performances

Procedures for deleting recorded performance data.

Saving and Deleting Recorded Songs

Song Backup Function

How to save recorded songs even when the power is turned off.

Deleting Backed-Up Songs

Procedure to delete songs saved using the Song Backup function.

5. Changing Various Settings

Damper Pedal Resonance

How to adjust the damper pedal resonance effect for piano tones.

Detailed Settings (Function) Access

Accessing advanced settings like tuning, temperament, and MIDI.

Tuning and Temperament Settings

Master Tuning to Other Instruments

How to tune the ep 880's pitch to match other instruments.

Changing the Temperament

How to select different historical temperament tuning methods.

Tuning Curve and Performance Settings

Stretch Tuning Curve

How to set the piano's tuning curve for bass and treble expansion.

Damper Pedal for Left Keyboard Area

Enabling the damper pedal for the left-hand section in Split Play.

Preventing Setting Changes (Panel/Tone Lock)

Locks controls to prevent accidental changes during performance.

Master Tune Memory and V-LINK

Memorizing Master Tune Setting

How to retain Master Tune settings when the power is turned off.

Using the V-LINK Function

How to connect and use the V-LINK function for visual effects.

6. Connecting External Devices

Audio Equipment Connection

How to connect the piano to audio systems or recording devices.

MIDI Device Connection

Information on MIDI communication and its benefits.

MIDI Settings and Control

Switching Local Control

How to enable/disable keyboard control over internal sound generator.

MIDI Send Channel Settings

How to set the MIDI transmit channel for communication.

Transmitting Recorded Performance Data

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Sound Problems

Solutions for no power, no sound, or sound duplication issues.

Performance and Recording Issues

Troubleshooting tone changes, tempo, recording, and lost data.

Pitch, Tuning, and Footswitch Problems

Resolving pitch inaccuracies, footswitch malfunctions, and residual reverb.

Troubleshooting Specific Cases and Errors

High-Pitched Whine and Bass Resonance

Diagnosing and resolving noise and resonance issues.

Error and Other Message Explanations

Meaning of display messages like S.U, USr, E.32, E.41.

Easy Operation List

Function Access Quick Guides

Quick guides for accessing Master Tuning, Temperament, MIDI, and Effects settings.

Operation Quick Guides

Quick guides for Metronome, Dual Balance, and Performance transmission.

Main Specifications

Tone List

Internal Song List

MIDI Implementation Chart

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