Roland ep-9 User Manual

Roland
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DIGITAL
PIANO
Owner's Manual
Thank
you,
and
congratulations
on
your
choice
of
the
Roland
ep-9.
The
ep-9
Digital
Piano,
designed
to
make
it
easier
for
more
people
to
have
fun
with
music,
has
firm
roots
in
the
same
leading-edge
technology
and
manu-
facturing
know-how
that
has
made
Roland
a
leader
in
electronic
musical
instru-
ment
development.
The
ep-9
provides
a
selection
of
8
realistic
sounds
(includ-
ing
piano)
and
offers
a
keyboard
that
is
a
pleasure
to
play.
What's
more,
the
instrument
provides
a
complete
range
of
features,
including
a
convenient
recording
function.
To
make
sure
you
are
comfortable
in
using
all
the
features
the
ep-9
offers,
and
to
ensure
satisfaction
for
years
to
come,
please
read
this
Owner's
Manual
in
its
entirety
before
starting
out.
© 1992 by ROLAND CORPORATION
All
rights
reserved.
No
part
of
this
publication
may
be
reproduced
in
any
form
without
the
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland ep-9 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
Voices	8
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
MIDI	Yes
Pedals	Damper
Touch Sensitivity	3 levels
Connectors	Headphone, MIDI In/Out, Pedal

Summary

Important Notes

Power Supply Precautions

Guidelines for using the power adaptor and cord safely.

Unit Placement Guidelines

Advice on placing the unit to avoid temperature and dust issues.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the unit with a soft cloth.

Additional Safety Precautions

Warnings about impact, liquids, heat, and seeking qualified service.

Memory Backup Battery

Information on the battery that maintains memory contents.

Specifications Overview

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel Controls

Details on the front panel's volume slider and voice buttons.

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of rear panel ports like TUNE, MIDI, and PEDAL.

Effects Buttons Explained

DEMO Button Functionality

Input and Output Jacks

Making Connections and Powering Up

The Recorder Operations

Recording Music

Step-by-step guide to recording performances on the ep-9.

Playback of Recordings

Instructions on how to play back recorded pieces.

Erasing Recorded Pieces

Key Transpose Feature

Roland Service Information

Lithium Battery Safety Warnings

German Radio Interference Certification

US Radio and Television Interference Notice

Canadian Radio Noise Emissions Notice

UK Mains Lead Wiring Instructions

MIDI Guidebook Introduction

Setting MIDI Communication Channels

Setting the MIDI Channel

Explains how MIDI channels work and how to set transmit/receive.

Omni On/Off MIDI Setting

Describes how to enable Omni mode for MIDI reception.

Local On/Off MIDI Control

MIDI Program Change Control

MIDI Control Change Control

MIDI Playback Data Transmission

MIDI Connections and Setups

MIDI Connection Ports

Details on MIDI OUT and MIDI IN connectors and cables.

Example MIDI Setups

Illustrations for connecting to sound modules and sequencers.

MIDI Implementation Chart