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Roland pt-2700 User Manual

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...............................................................4
IMPORTANT NOTES ......................................................................6
Main Features of the pt-2700 ....................................................... 7
Button Descriptions ......................................................................8
Getting Started........................................................................... 10
Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................................................ 10
Opening and Closing the Lid ...................................................................................... 10
About the Pedals ........................................................................................................... 10
Turning the Power On and Off ................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Volume .................................................................................................. 11
Setting the Music Stand ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Headphones ............................................................................................. 12
Listening to the Demo Songs.......................................................13
Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs ............................................................................ 13
Selecting a Song for Playback ...................................................................................... 14
List of Demo Songs........................................................................................................ 15
Playing the Keyboard ................................................................ 16
Playing with Various Sounds ...................................................................................... 16
Layering Two Instrument Sounds—Dual Play......................................................... 16
Using Two Different Sounds for Right And Left Hands—Split Function ............ 17
Adding Reverberation to the Sound—Reverb Effect ............................................... 18
Adding Breadth to the Sound—Chorus Effect.......................................................... 19
Sounding the Metronome............................................................................................. 20
Try Recording Your Performance ................................................ 22
Recording........................................................................................................................ 22
Listening to the Recorded Performance ..................................................................... 24
Deleting Recorded Songs.............................................................................................. 24
Convenient Functions..................................................................25
Changing Keyboard Touch Sensitivity ...................................................................... 25
Transposing without Changing Your Fingering—Key Transpose ....................... 25
Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound—Master Tuning ................................................. 26
Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play............................................................. 27
Changing the Depth of the Reverb ............................................................................. 27
Changing the Depth of the Chorus ............................................................................ 27
Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance ................................................................ 28
Playing Songs Using Tunings from Classical Music ............................................... 28
Changing Tuning Curves ............................................................................................ 29
Disabling Buttons—Panel Lock .................................................................................. 30
Connecting to MIDI Devices......................................................... 31
About the MIDI Connectors ........................................................................................ 31
Making the Connections .............................................................................................. 31
Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device
(Local On/Off and Omni On/Off).............................................................................. 32
Set the MIDI Channel ................................................................................................... 33
Transmitting/Receiving Sound Selection Data—Program Change ..................... 34
Turning Transmission and Reception of Control Changes On/Off ..................... 35
Transmitting Performance Data from MIDI Out ..................................................... 35
Connecting to Audio Equipment .................................................. 36
Troubleshooting .........................................................................37
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard...........................................38
MIDI Implementation Chart......................................................... 39
Specifications ............................................................................. 40
Index ......................................................................................... 41
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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.
Owner’s Manual
®
201b
Before using this unit, carefully
read the sections entitled:
“IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 3), “USING
THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6).
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.

Table of Contents

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Roland pt-2700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
Modelpt-2700
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Safety Warnings and Notices

Details warnings and cautions related to electrical shock, fire, and injury, and explains important safety symbols.

Understanding Safety Symbols

Explains the meaning of standard warning symbols like lightning flash and exclamation mark used in the manual.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply Considerations

Guidelines on power supply circuit usage, connecting to power outlets, and managing power switches.

Placement Advice

Recommendations for optimal placement to avoid interference, temperature extremes, and humidity.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Instructions on how to clean the unit properly using dry cloths and avoiding solvents.

Additional Precautions

Further advice on handling controls, connecting cables, and transporting the unit safely.

Main Features of the pt-2700

Piano Sound Quality

Describes the piano's stereo sampling sound generator and its realistic concert grand piano tones.

Keyboard Playing Feel

Details the progressive hammer action keyboard and pedal response for a grand piano feel.

Tone Variety

Highlights the availability of nine different internal tones for various musical genres.

Metronome Functionality

Mentions the three metronome sounds and easy adjustment of tempo and time.

Performance Recording Feature

Notes the ease of recording and playing back personal performances.

Button Descriptions

Primary Control Buttons (1-5)

Identifies and explains the function of the Power Switch, Volume Slider, Reverb, Chorus, and Tone buttons.

Metronome and Demo Controls

Metronome Controls (6-7)

Explains the Metronome Tempo, Beat, and Sound controls.

Metronome and Demo Buttons (8-12)

Details the Metronome On/Off, Play, Record, and Demo/Key Touch buttons.

Getting Started

Initial Setup: Power, Lid, and Pedals

Guides on connecting power, opening the lid, using pedals, and understanding the adjuster for stability.

Basic Operations and Setup

Power On/Off and Volume Adjustment

Covers turning the unit on/off, adjusting volume, and the piano's protection circuit.

Music Stand Installation

Instructions for inserting the music stand into the provided holes for use.

Headphone Connectivity

Connecting Headphones

Explains how to connect headphones to the two jacks and adjust volume for private listening.

Headphone Usage Precautions

Important advice on handling headphone cords, connecting volume, and listening levels to prevent damage or hearing loss.

Listening to the Demo Songs

Demo Song Playback Control

Instructions for starting, stopping, and resuming the internal demo songs using the dedicated buttons.

Demo Song Selection

Demo Song Selection Method

Detailed steps on how to select a specific demo song for playback using TONE buttons.

Demo Song List and Profiles

List of Demo Songs

A comprehensive list of all 40 internal demo songs with titles, composers, and copyright details.

Profiles of Composers

Biographical information about John Maul and Naoki Nishi, composers featured in the demo songs.

Playing the Keyboard

Selecting Instrument Tones

How to choose from the eight different instrument sounds (Tones) using the TONE buttons.

Dual Play: Layering Sounds

Instructions for playing two different tones simultaneously to create a layered sound.

Advanced Keyboard Functions

Split Functionality and Point

Details on dividing the keyboard into two sections with different sounds and how to set the split point.

Keyboard Sound Effects: Reverb

Adding Reverb Effect

Enables adding reverberation to the sound for a concert hall or similar acoustic space feel.

Keyboard Sound Effects: Chorus

Adding Chorus Effect

Adds dimension, fatness, and breadth to the sound by applying the Chorus effect.

Metronome and Performance Recording Setup

Metronome Operation and Volume

Guides on sounding, stopping, and adjusting the metronome's volume.

Metronome Customization

Metronome Volume Check and Tempo/Time Change

How to check volume, change tempo, and select time signatures for the metronome.

Metronome Sound Selection

How to switch between three metronome sound types: ordinary, electronic, and dog/cat sounds.

Try Recording Your Performance

Recording Process Overview

Step-by-step guide on selecting tones, setting tempo/time, and starting the recording process.

Recording Control and Execution

Recording Standby and Cancellation

Details on entering record standby, cancelling recording, and starting recording by playing a note.

Recorded Performance Management

Listening to Recorded Performance

Instructions on how to play back a recorded performance and stop playback.

Deleting Recorded Songs

How to erase recorded songs from the unit's memory.

Convenient Functions

Keyboard Touch Sensitivity and Transpose

Adjusting touch sensitivity and transposing the keyboard pitch without altering fingering.

Pitch and Tuning Adjustments

Master Tuning and Reference Pitch Settings

Adjusts the reference pitch and provides settings for reference pitch values and tones.

Sound Balance and Effects Depth

Volume Balance in Dual Play

Adjusts the volume balance between the two layered sounds when using Dual Play.

Reverb and Chorus Depth Adjustment

Details on adjusting the depth level for the Reverb and Chorus effects.

Pedal Resonance and Classical Tunings

Damper Pedal Resonance

Explains sympathetic resonance and how to adjust its depth level.

Playing with Classical Tunings

Instructions for performing using tunings from classical music eras.

Tuning Curve Selection

Understanding and Selecting Tuning Curves

Information on understanding stretch tuning and selecting different tuning curve types.

Panel Lock Functionality

Disabling Buttons and Metronome Use

How to lock the panel to prevent accidental button presses, allowing specific operations including metronome use.

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Introduction to MIDI and Connectors

Basic explanation of MIDI and description of the MIDI In and Out connectors on the unit.

Making MIDI Connections

Step-by-step guide for connecting the pt-2700 to external MIDI devices like sequencers.

Connection Examples

Illustrative examples of connecting to MIDI sequencers and sound modules.

MIDI Device Settings and Cautions

Local On/Off Control

Explains how to disconnect the keyboard and internal sound generator using Local On/Off settings.

MIDI Channel and Mode Settings

Omni On/Off Operation

How to switch between receiving MIDI messages on all channels (Omni On) or a specific channel (Omni Off).

Setting the MIDI Channel

Guide to setting the MIDI transmit and receive channels by pressing specific keys.

MIDI Data: Program Change

Program Change Function and Mapping

How Program Change messages switch sounds and a table mapping program numbers to tones.

MIDI Data: Control Changes and Performance Transmission

Control Change On/Off

Controls transmission/reception of messages for pedals and effect status changes.

Transmitting Performance Data

How to transmit recorded performance data from MIDI Out to a sequencer for saving.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Audio Connectors and Jacks

Description of the output and input jacks for connecting to external audio devices.

Connecting for Sound Output and Recording

Procedure for playing piano sounds through external speakers or recording onto a tape recorder.

Connecting for Sound Input

Procedure for playing external audio device sounds through the piano's speakers.

Powering Down Procedures

Steps for safely powering off the piano and connected audio equipment after use.

Troubleshooting

Common Operational Issues

Solutions for common problems like unit not turning on, no sound, or buttons not functioning.

Sound and Performance Issues

Troubleshoots pitch inaccuracies, distorted sound, unexpected noises, and vibration issues.

External Device Connectivity Problems

Addresses problems with no sound or strange sounds when connected to MIDI or audio equipment.

Functions Assigned to the Keyboard

Convenient Function Key Mapping

Illustrates key assignments for convenient functions like touch sensitivity and volume balance.

Temperament and Tuning Key Mapping

Shows key assignments for selecting temperament, tonic, and tuning curves.

MIDI Function Key Mapping

Illustrates key assignments for MIDI functions like channel setting, local control, and data transmission.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Specifications

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