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Owner’s Manual
02904667 ’04-7-AN
Owner’s Manual
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p.
5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the
unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The
manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient 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.
Contents
No. Name Qty.
1
Instrument 1
2 Manual Set 1
3 AC Cord Set 1
4 Collection of Printed Music 1
This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Questions and Answers

  • M
    meredith54Sep 12, 2025
    Why does the bass range sound odd, or why is there a vibrating resonance on my Roland Musical Instrument?
    • A
      Alan MckenzieSep 12, 2025
      When listening through speakers: Playing at loud volumes may cause instruments near the KR-7/5 to resonate. Resonance can also occur with fluorescent light tubes, glass doors, and other objects. In particular, this problem occurs more easily when the bass component is increased, and when the sound is played at higher volumes. Use the following measures to suppress such resonance: * Place speakers so they are 10–15 cm from walls and other surfaces. * Reduce the volume. * Move the speakers away from any resonating objects.
  • P
    pamelaliSep 9, 2025
    Why is a High-pitched whine produced by my Roland KR-5 Musical Instrument?
    • T
      Taylor CookSep 10, 2025
      When listening through headphones: Some of the more flamboyant and effervescent piano tones feature an ample high-end component, which may make the sound appear to have metallic reverberation added. Since this reverberation becomes particularly audible when supplemented by heavy reverb, you may be able to diminish the problem by reducing the amount of reverb applied to the sound. When listening through speakers: Here, a different cause (such as resonance produced by the KR-7/5) would be suspect.
  • J
    Jennifer MclaughlinSep 8, 2025
    Why, in the upper range, does the sound change abruptly beyond a certain key on my Roland KR-5 Musical Instrument?
    • D
      David RiveraSep 8, 2025
      On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally, regardless of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the timbre as well. Roland pianos faithfully simulate such characteristics of the acoustic piano.
  • S
    Scott MarshallSep 7, 2025
    Why is reverberation still audible even with Reverb turned off on my Roland KR-5?
    • P
      Philip PottsSep 7, 2025
      Since the KR-7/5’s piano sounds faithfully reproduce the sense of spaciousness and reverberation of an actual acoustic piano’s sound, a certain amount of reverberation is still perceivable, even with the reverb effect deactivated.
  • A
    Alicia ObrienAug 23, 2025
    What to do if no sound is heard from my Roland KR-5?
    • M
      mercerbobbyAug 23, 2025
      If you're not getting any sound from your Roland Musical Instrument, here are a few things to check: * Ensure the volume level of the KR-7/5 or any connected devices isn't turned all the way down. * Make sure headphones aren't plugged in. * Verify the Balance knob hasn't been moved completely to the right or left, and the volume isn't set to “0” using the Part Balance. * Confirm all sliders in the Equalizer screen aren't at the minimum level. * Check if the footage has been adjusted so that all frequency components aren’t sounded.
  • K
    Katherine GaySep 5, 2025
    Why doesn’t a note stop playing on my Roland Musical Instrument?
    • J
      jennifermontgomerySep 5, 2025
      If a note doesn’t stop playing on your Roland Musical Instrument, check if the Chord Tone and Bass Tone have been changed. Some Chord Tone and Bass Tone notes may be sounded continuously.
  • T
    tyler37Sep 4, 2025
    Why is the tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song off on my Roland KR-5 Musical Instrument?
    • R
      Richard AndersonSep 4, 2025
      If the tuning or pitch of the keyboard or song is off on your Roland Musical Instrument, check if you have set transpose. Also, verify that the settings for the “Temperament” and “Stretch Tuning” are correct.
  • C
    Carlos Lara PhDSep 3, 2025
    Why are not all played notes sounded on my Roland KR-5 Musical Instrument?
    • A
      Anita WallerSep 3, 2025
      If not all played notes are sounding on your Roland Musical Instrument, it may be because the maximum number of notes that the KR-7 can play simultaneously is 128, and the KR-5 can play is 64. Frequent use of the damper pedal during automatic accompaniment or when playing along with a song on floppy disk may result in performance data with too many notes, causing some notes to drop out.
  • K
    Kristin CampbellSep 2, 2025
    What to do if I cannot use a connected MIDI device and computer simultaneously with my Roland KR-5?
    • S
      Sabrina CrossSep 2, 2025
      You cannot use MIDI connectors and the computer connector at the same time on your Roland Musical Instrument. When a MIDI device is connected to the MIDI connector, ensure that the computer switch is set to “MIDI”. When a computer is connected to the Computer connector, set the switch to either “MAC,” “PC-1,” or “PC-2.”
  • J
    John PopeAug 31, 2025
    Why is the volume level of the instrument connected to Input jacks too low on my Roland KR-5 Musical Instrument?
    • L
      Laura BrownSep 1, 2025
      If the volume level of the instrument connected to the input jacks is too low on your Roland Musical Instrument, check these items: * Make sure you are using a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. * Verify that the external display is properly connected. * Ensure the external display’s power is turned on. * Confirm you are using a display that is compatible with the KR.

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before You Start Playing

Connect the Pedal Cable

Connect the pedal cable to the rear panel pedal connector.

Connect the Speaker Cable (KR-7)

Connect the speaker cable from the speaker box to the rear panel speaker connector.

Connect the Power Cord

Connect the power cable to the bottom panel AC inlet and plug into an outlet.

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-5)

Setting Up the Music Stand (KR-7)

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Placement

Maintenance

Additional Precautions

Introduction

Panel Descriptions

KR-7 Panel Controls

KR-5 Panel Controls

Chapter 1 Performance

Playing the Keyboard Like a Piano (One-Touch Piano)

Instructions on how to activate the one-touch piano preset for optimal piano performance.

Performing with a Variety of Tones (Tone Buttons)

Playing Percussion Instruments or Sound Effects

Performing with Two Sounds Layered Together (Layer)

Chapter 2 Automatic Accompaniment

Music Styles and Automatic Accompaniment

Performing Using Automatic Accompaniment (One-Touch Arranger)

Steps to set up and use the one-touch arranger for automatic accompaniment.

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)

Chapter 3 Song Playback and Practice Functions

Playing a Song

Guide to selecting and playing internal songs or songs from floppy disks.

Displaying the Score

How to display musical scores for songs and check played notes.

Practicing Songs with the Practice Function (KR-7)

Details on using the practice function for segment repetition and tempo adjustment.

Adjusting the Tempo

How to change the tempo of songs and music styles using buttons or the dial.

Chapter 4 Recording and Saving the Performance

Recording a New Song (New Song)

Instructions for recording keyboard performances without accompaniment.

Recording With Accompaniment

Guide to recording performances along with automatic accompaniment.

Recording Along with a Song

How to record your performance while listening to internal songs or disk songs.

Erasing Recorded Performances

Method to delete recorded performances from memory.

Chapter 5 User Program Registration

Saving Performance Settings (User Program)

How to save and store current settings as a User Program for quick recall.

Calling Up Saved User Programs

Steps to load previously saved User Program settings.

Saving the User Program Sets

Deleting Saved User Program Sets

Chapter 6 Creating and Editing Songs

Multitrack Recording with 16 Parts (16-Track Sequencer)

Explains the 16-track sequencer for layering multiple performances.

Modifying the Settings of Each Part

Repeated Recording at the Same Location (Loop Recording)

Composing an Accompaniment By Entering Chords (Chord Sequencer)

Chapter 7 Creating Music Styles

Creating Original Styles (User Styles)

Methods for creating custom music styles by combining internal styles or converting songs.

Style Composer (KR-7)

Saving a User Style

How to save created User Styles to floppy disks or user memory.

Deleting Saved User Styles

How to delete saved User Styles from floppy disks or user memory.

Chapter 8 Various Settings

Changing the Settings for One-Touch Piano

Changing the Tuning (Tuning)

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)

Assigning Functions to Pedals and Performance Pads (Pedal Setting;User Functions)

How to assign various functions to pedals and performance pads.

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

Connecting MIDI Devices

Guide to connecting MIDI sequencers and sound modules for performance data exchange.

Connecting Audio Equipment

Instructions for connecting to audio equipment for playback or recording.

Connecting a Computer

Instructions for connecting the KR-7/5 to a computer for sequencing and data transfer.

Troubleshooting

The power doesn’t come on.

Checks for power cord connection and proper power switch operation.

No sound is heard

Troubleshooting steps for no audio output, checking volume and connections.

The automatic accompaniment doesn’t play correctly

Steps to resolve issues with automatic accompaniment not playing as expected.

Error Messages

Error 00: Copyright Protection

Error 10: No Floppy Disk Connected

Error 43: Incorrect Computer Switch Setting

Roland KR-5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Piano
Number of Keys88
EffectsReverb, Chorus
DisplayLCD
ConnectionsOutput (L/Mono, R), Input (L/Mono, R), MIDI

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