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Roland RP701 User Manual

Roland RP701
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Owners Manual
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owners Manual
(p. 44)). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
What You Can Do with the RP701/F701
Play the Piano
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Play the piano sounds of your dream
This piano contains a variety of piano tones ranging from concert grand piano to upright piano.
It also contains the sound of a harpsichord, which is the ancestor of the piano. You’ll be sure to nd piano sounds to your taste.
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Play string, organ, and percussion tones
You can also choose tones of instruments other than piano. Using tones other than the usual choices can provide a pleasant change, or
you can layer other tones with a piano tone to enjoy especially rich sonorities.
Practice songs
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Practice along with a metronome
You can practice while listening to a metronome. By changing the tempo or time signature as appropriate for the song you’re playing,
you can improve your ability to keep the rhythm.
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Practice along with the internal songs
Built into this piano are numerous well-known songs in a variety of genres such as classical, jazz, and practice pieces. You can listen to
these internal songs as models, or adjust the tempo and practice along with them.
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Practice one hand at a time
By playing back a song with the sound of the right-hand or left-hand part muted, you can hear the performance one hand at a time.
This also lets you practice along with the song one hand at a time.
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Record your performance
You can listen again to your own performance that you just recorded, and use it to improve your next performance. You can also save
your performance for your family member or piano teacher to hear.
Take advantage of Bluetooth
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Play back music through the pianos speakers (Bluetooth audio function)
You can connect a smartphone or tablet, and listen to your favorite songs through the pianos speakers. By performing along with a
song, you can enjoy being part of your favorite music.
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Use with piano with apps (Bluetooth MIDI function)
You can use an app to nd new musical scores, and use the practice support functions to experience new possibilities in piano
performance.
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This app lets you download musical scores and practice songs. This app lets you customize the piano sound to your taste.
Download the apps
Download these smartphone/tablet apps and use them with your piano.
Piano Every Day
Piano Designer

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Roland RP701 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sound EngineSuperNATURAL Piano
Polyphony256 voices
Tones324 tones
Speakers12 cm x 2
Amplifier12 W x 2
DisplayGraphic LCD 128 x 64 dots
Keyboard88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
BluetoothBluetooth Ver 4.0 (Audio, MIDI)
Touch Sensitivity5 types, fixed touch
Compatible AppsRoland Piano App
Power Consumption20 W
USBUSB Type B, USB Type A
Included AccessoriesOwner's manual, AC adaptor, Power cord, Music rest
HeadphonesYes (3D Ambience effect available)
RecorderStandard MIDI Files (Format 0, 1), Audio (WAV, 44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear format)

Summary

What You Can Do with the RP701/F701

Practice songs

Utilize metronome, internal songs, and one-hand practice features for skill improvement.

Take advantage of Bluetooth

Connect devices wirelessly for audio playback and app integration, enhancing piano performance.

Quick Operation

Before You Play RP701

Using the Headphones

Basic Operations of Functions

Explains how to navigate and change values on the display using knobs and buttons.

Playing

Selecting a Tone

Learn how to select and play various piano and other instrument tones using the dedicated buttons.

Practicing/Recording

Recording Your Keyboard Performance

Record your keyboard performances, listen back, delete, rename, and copy songs.

Connecting a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

Pairing

Learn the essential steps for wirelessly connecting your piano and mobile device via Bluetooth.

The pairing process

Understand the separate pairing procedures for audio playback and app usage.

Listening to Music Through the Piano's Speakers

Set up your piano to play music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet through its speakers.

Using the Piano with an App

Connect your piano to mobile apps like Piano Every Day or Piano Designer for enhanced functionality.

Connecting the Equipment

Recording Your Performance

Overdubbing a Recorded Performance

Layer additional performances onto existing recordings, including built-in songs, for multi-part pieces.

Advanced Recording Methods

Explore techniques like recording one hand at a time or overdubbing for detailed performance capture.

Recording Audio to USB Flash Drive

Capture your piano performance as audio files on a USB flash drive for external use.

Creating Your Own Piano Tone (Piano Designer)

Adjusting the Sound of the Overall Piano

Personalize the piano's sound by adjusting master tuning, temperament, and hammer response.

Editing the Grand Piano Tone

Fine-tune grand piano characteristics like lid, string resonance, and key response for unique sound creation.

Connecting the Piano and a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

If Pairing Does Not Succeed in “Using the Piano with an App"

Troubleshoot common issues when pairing the piano with apps via Bluetooth.

Convenient Functions

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Reset all piano settings and registrations to their original factory-set condition.

Making Various Settings (Function Mode)

Basic Settings in Function Mode

Navigate the function mode to adjust Bluetooth, keyboard, sound, and other core settings.

Troubleshooting

Problems with the piano's sound

Diagnose and resolve issues related to sound output, volume, and pitch discrepancies.

Problems with the pedals

Diagnose and fix issues related to pedal connection, function, and Twin Piano mode interaction.

Problems with song playback

Troubleshoot issues with playing back songs, including instrument sounds, volume, and file compatibility.

Problems with recording

Resolve problems encountered during recording, such as inability to record or volume differences.

Other problems

Address miscellaneous issues like headphone sound, power, panel lock, and input volume.

Error Messages

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS

Essential safety guidelines to prevent hazards like fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Cautions when moving this unit

Precautions to take when handling and moving the piano to prevent damage or injury.

Precautions concerning use of bench

Safety advice for using the piano bench correctly and avoiding hazards.

Keep small items out of the reach of children

Important warning to keep small parts away from children to prevent accidental ingestion.

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