Roland RP501R User Manual

Operation Guide ...............................................2
Performing ..................................................2
Playing Back Songs ..........................................4
Using Automatic Accompaniment (Rhythm) That Matches
Your Chords .................................................5
Recording Performances .....................................6
Playing Songs from a USB Flash Drive (Sold Separately) ......... 7
Panel Descriptions .............................................8
Front Panel ..................................................8
Rear Panel Connections ......................................9
Bottom Panel (Connecting Headphones or Memory) ...........9
Before You Play ...............................................10
Opening/Closing the Lid ....................................10
Turning the Power On/O ...................................10
Setting the Reference Pitch ..................................10
Various Settings (Function Mode) .............................11
Basic Operation in Function Mode ...........................11
Adjusting the Keyboard Sensitivity (Key Touch) ...........11
Changing the Way in Which the Sound Is Heard
(Twin Piano Mode)
......................................11
Dividing the Keyboard for Two-Person Performance
(Twin Piano) ............................................11
Specifying What the Transpose Will Aect
(Transpose Mode) .......................................11
Transposing the Keyboard or Song (Transpose) ...........11
Applying a Headphones 3D Ambience Eect to the Piano
Sound (Headphones 3D Ambience) ......................11
Matching the Pitch with Other Instruments (Master Tuning) 11
Changing the Tuning Method (Stretch Tuning) ............12
Changing How the Pedals Work ..........................12
Specifying How the Bass Part Behaves (Leading Bass) ......12
Chord Recognition When Split Is On ......................12
Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a
Sequencer (Local Control) ...............................12
Copying a Song (Copy Song) .............................12
Bluetooth Function .....................................12
Bluetooth Page-Turning/MIDI Switching .................12
Bluetooth Page-Turning Pedal Assignment ...............12
Making the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time
(Auto O) ..............................................13
Saving the Settings (Memory Backup) ....................13
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................13
Specifying the Maximum Volume (Volume Limit) .............13
Using the Bluetooth® Functionality ...........................14
Here’s What You Can Do .....................................14
Using the Pedal to Turn Pages on a Music Score App ..........14
Connecting an Already-Paired Mobile Device .............14
Changing the Operating Keys of the Page Turning Function 15
Transferring MIDI Data ......................................15
Problems with Bluetooth Functionality ......................15
Troubleshooting ..............................................16
Message List ..................................................17
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ......................................18
IMPORTANT NOTES ...........................................18
Contents
Copyright © 2016 ROLAND CORPORATION
Main Specications Roland RP501R: Digital Piano
Keyboard
88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory
Feel)
Sound Generator
Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
MIDI Format: Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite
Bluetooth
MIDI, Turning music sheet: Bluetooth Ver 4.0 (Only on Bluetooth-
equipped models)
Power Supply AC adaptor
Power Consumption
9 W (3 W–22 W)
9 W: Average power consumption while piano is played with
volume at center position
3 W: Power consumption immediately after power-up; nothing
being played
22 W: Rated power consumption
Dimensions
(with music rest)
1,378 (W) x 423 (D) x 992 (H) mm
54-1/4 (W) x 16-11/16 (D) x 39-1/16 (H) inches
Weight 40.8 kg / 90 lbs
Accessories
Owner’s manual, Leaet “Assembling the Piano,“
Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC adaptor, Power cord
(for connecting AC adaptor), Headphone Hook, Music Rest
Options
(Sold Separately)
USB Flash Memory
* Use a commercially available USB ash drive or a USB ash
drive sold by Roland. However, we cannot guarantee that all
commercially available USB ash drives will work with this unit.
* This document explains the specications of the product at the time that the document
was issued. For the latest information, refer to the Roland website.
Owner’s Manual
Provision of Bluetooth functionality
Please be aware that depending on the country in which you purchased the unit, Bluetooth functionality might not be included.
The Bluetooth logo appears
when you turn on the power.
If Bluetooth functionality is included
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s
Manual p. 18). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.

Roland RP501R Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
Sound Engine	SuperNATURAL Piano
Polyphony	128 voices
Speakers	12 cm x 2
Rated Power Output	12 W x 2
Weight	41.5 kg
Effects	Ambience, Brilliance
Power Consumption	9 W
Dimensions	1, 378 (W) x 423 (D) x 992 (H) mm
Bluetooth	Bluetooth MIDI
Connectors	DC In jack USB COMPUTER port: USB Type B USB MEMORY port: USB Type A Phones jacks: Stereo miniature phone type x 2
Touch Sensitivity	Key Touch: 5 types, fixed touch
Headphones Effect	Yes (Headphones 3D Ambience)
Included Accessories	Power cord, Headphone hook, Music rest, Owner's manual
Tones	307 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)

Summary

Operation Guide

Performing

Covers selecting tones, split play, dual play, and transposing.

Keyboard Sensitivity and Twin Piano

Adjusting key touch response and enabling two-person play.

Using the Metronome

Explains metronome settings like tempo, beat, and volume.

Playing Back Songs

Song Mode Operations

Details on selecting, playing, and controlling internal/recorded songs.

Playback Controls and Part Selection

Functions of playback buttons and choosing parts to play.

Rhythm and Accompaniment

Rhythm Mode and Chord Input

Using automatic accompaniment, rhythm selection, and chord recognition.

Rhythm Control Functions

Explains buttons for starting, stopping, intros, endings, and variations.

Recording Performances

Recording and Saving Performances

Steps for recording, stopping, saving, and preparing for recording.

Erasing Recorded Songs

Procedure for deleting songs by recording an empty one.

USB Flash Drive Operations

Connecting and Playing USB Songs

How to connect a USB drive and play SMF or WAV files.

USB Drive Management and Formatting

Notes on using USB drives and formatting.

Panel Descriptions and Controls

Front Panel Overview

Overview of front panel buttons, knobs, and display.

Pedals and Ancillary Components

Descriptions of damper, sostenuto, soft pedals, and headphone hook.

Settings and Connections

Adjusting Values and Panel Lock

How to adjust settings and enable/disable panel lock.

Rear and Bottom Panel Ports

Explanation of output, input, USB, pedal, and headphone jacks.

Before You Play

Lid Operation and Power Management

Instructions for opening/closing the lid and turning the unit on/off.

Setting the Reference Pitch

How to tune the piano to match other instruments.

Various Settings (Function Mode)

Function Mode Basics and Navigation

How to enter and navigate the function settings menu.

Keyboard, Twin Piano, and Transpose Settings

Settings for keyboard sensitivity, twin piano mode, and transpose.

Ambience and Master Tuning

Adjusting headphone ambience and matching pitch with instruments.

Advanced Function Settings

Tuning, Pedals, and Bass Behavior

Settings for stretch tuning, pedal functions, and leading bass.

Chord Recognition, MIDI, and Copying

Settings for chord recognition, local control, and song copying.

Bluetooth Function Configuration

Turning Bluetooth on/off and configuring page-turning/MIDI.

Factory Reset and Volume Limit

Auto Off and Memory Backup Settings

Settings for automatic power off and saving configurations.

Restoring Defaults and Setting Volume Limit

How to reset settings and set a maximum volume.

Bluetooth Functionality

Bluetooth Setup and Mobile Device Connection

Connecting mobile devices, page-turning, and MIDI data.

iOS Device Connection Specifics

Specific procedures for connecting iOS devices.

Managing Mobile Device Keyboard Display

Managing the mobile device keyboard display during use.

Bluetooth Customization and Troubleshooting

Page Turning Key Assignment

Customizing keyboard keys for page-turning functions.

MIDI Transfer and Bluetooth Problem Solving

Settings for MIDI data and troubleshooting Bluetooth issues.

Unit Safety and Precautions

Unit Safety Precautions and Handling

Warnings and cautions for safe operation, moving, and handling.

Placement, Maintenance, and Care

Guidelines for placement, cleaning, and care of the unit.

Data Backup, Emissions, and IP Rights

Notes on data backup, repairs, emissions, and intellectual property.

Reference Information

Tone List Details

Lists available piano and other tones with their numbers.

Rhythm List Details

Lists available rhythms by genre, number, and style.

Chord Fingering Diagrams

Visual guide to fingering various chords.

Internal Song Library

Catalog of built-in internal songs with composers and numbers.

Regulatory Compliance

Mains Lead Colour Code Safety

Explanation of wire colours in the mains lead for safety.

Regulatory Conformity Declarations

FCC, IC, and EU conformity statements for the device.