Roland RP701 - User Manual

Owner’s Manual
© 2020 Roland Corporation
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s 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 piano’s speakers (Bluetooth audio function)
You can connect a smartphone or tablet, and listen to your favorite songs through the piano’s 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

Roland RP701 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	RP701
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

Summary

What You Can Do with the RP701;F701

Play the Piano

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

Turning the Power On;Off

Using the Headphones

Basic Operations of Functions

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

Using the Pedals

Playing

Selecting a Tone

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

Adjusting the Sounds Ambience and Brightness

Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hand

Changing the Keyboard Touch

Playing Two Tones Layered on Each Key

Practicing;Recording

Practicing with the Metronome

Recording Your Keyboard Performance

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

Connecting a Mobile Device via Bluetooth

You can use apps to expand your piano enjoyment.

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 Pianos 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

Getting Ready to Record

Overdubbing a Recorded Performance

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

Starting;Stopping Recording

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.

Deleting a Saved Song

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

Loading;Saving Piano Setups

Initializing the Memory (Format Media)

Keyboard Mode

Adjusting the Volume of an Audio Playback Device (Input;Bluetooth Vol.)

Changing the Effect of the Pedal (Left Pedal)

Making the Power Automatically Turn off After a Time (Auto Off)

Saving Piano Settings (Piano Setup Export)

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

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

Dividing the Keyboard for Two People (Twin Piano)

Adjusting the Volume from the Computer (USB Audio Input Volume)

Preventing Doubled Notes When Connected to a Sequencer (Local Control)

Saving Settings Automatically (Auto Memory Backup)

Loading Piano Settings (Piano Setup Import)

Disabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)

Setting the Song (SMF) Playback Mode (SMF Play Mode)

Settings Saved Even If the Power Is Turned Off

Settings related to song playback

Recording-related settings

Overall operation settings

Pedal-related settings

Making Various Settings (Function Mode)

Basic Settings in Function Mode

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

Bluetooth-related settings

Settings related to the sound and keyboard

Troubleshooting

Problems with the pianos 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.