Roland EP-760 manual

Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano ep-760. Main Features Piano sounds with rich resonance and wide-ranging expressiveness The stereo sampling piano sound generator realistically reproduces even the sound of the hammers striking the strings, producing the tones of a high-quality concert grand p[...]

2 Using the unit safely 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002a • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adapter. ...............................................[...]

3 • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adapter from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “ Information ” page when: • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or • Objects have fallen into, or liqu[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “Important Safety Instructions” (inside cover) and “Using the unit safely”, p. 2, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lightin[...]

5 Using the unit safely ......................................................................... 2 Important Notes .........................................................4 Panel descriptions ....................................................6 Front panel ..........................................................................................[...]

6 ep-760 Panel descriptions Front panel A [Volume] knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 9). B [Brilliance] button Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 9). C [Transpose] button Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p. 16). D [Split] button Divides the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, allowing you to play a different sound in each area ([...]

7 Panel descriptions Rear panel A MIDI Out/In connectors Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange perfor- mance data (p. 28). B Pedal sockets (Damper & Soft) Your ep-760 comes with one DP-2 footswitch that can be used as Damper, Soft, or Sostenuto pedal (p. 8). In order to use two pedal functions simultaneously, you need to purchase an addi[...]

8 ep-760 Before you start playing Connecting the supplied DP-2 footswitch Connect the supplied pedal to one of the Pedal jacks. A DP-2 is supplied with the ep-760. If the pedal is connected to the Damper jack, it can be used as a damper pedal (to sustain the notes played on the keyboard). If the pedal is connected to the Soft jack, it can be used a[...]

9 Before you start playing Connecting headphones The ep-760 has two jacks for plugging in headphones. This allows two people to listen through headphones simultaneously, making it very useful for lessons and when performing piano pieces for four hands. Addition- ally, this allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you[...]

10 ep-760 Enjoying the songs Listening to built-in songs The ep-760 comes with 65 piano songs on-board. See also “ Playing along with the built-in songs ” , p. 18 and “ Songs ” , p. 106. ■ Playing back all songs continuously (All Song Play) The built-in songs can be played back consecutively. A Hold down the [Song/Tempo] button and press [...]

11 Performance Performing with a variety of sounds The ep-760 contains 20 built-in sounds (or “ Tones ” ). The tones are organized into five Tone groups, which are assigned to the Tone buttons. Selecting a tone group A Press any Tone button. The indicator of the button you pressed will light. When you play the keyboard, you will hear a sound in[...]

12 ep-760 Performance ■ Adjusting the volume balance in Dual performance (Dual Balance) You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual performance. A Hold down the [Transpose] button, and press the [Split] button. The indicators of the buttons you pressed will flash. The current volume balance appears in the display. B P[...]

13 Performance Playing different tones with the left & right hands (Split) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “ Split performance. ” The boundary key is called the “ split point. ” The split point key is part of the left-hand keyboard area. Split performance can be [...]

14 ep-760 Performance Changing the keyboard ’ s split point You can change the location where the keyboard is di- vided (the split point) within the range of B2~B6. The setting is at “ F#3 ” when the piano is powered up. D While continuing to hold the [Split] button, press the key that you want to specify as the split point. The key you press[...]

15 Performance Stopping the metronome D Once again press the [ ] button, getting its indicator to go dark. The metronome will stop. NOTE It is not possible to change the beat during song playback or recording. Selecting another metronome sound E While holding down the [Beat] button, use the [+] or [–] button to select another sound. Changing the [...]

16 ep-760 Performance Transposing the keyboard (Transpose) By using the “ Transpose function, ” you can transpose your performance without changing the notes you play. For example, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps ( ) or flats ( ), you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play. When accompanying a vocal[...]

17 Performance Adjusting the keyboard touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. A Press the [Key Touch] button. The button ’ s indicator will light, and the feel of the keyboard will change. Each time you press the [Key Touch] button, the but- ton ’ s indicator will change color, and the feel of the keyboard wil[...]

18 ep-760 Performance Here ’ s how you can play along with the built-in songs. You can slow down the playback tempo of the song, or play back each hand separately. Before you try playing the song, listen to it several times to get a general feel for the song. For details on operation, refer to “ Selecting a song and playing it ” , p. 10. If y[...]

19 Performance Playing each hand separately The built-in songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the built-in songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “ track, ?[...]

20 ep-760 Recording your performance You can easily record your performances. A recorded performance can be played back to hear your own playing, or to add additional parts. The following recording methods are available on the ep-760: • Recording just your own keyboard performance ( → “ Recording a new song ” , p. 20) • Recording along wi[...]

21 Recording your performance Start recording F Recording will start when you either press the [ ® (Play)] button or play the keyboard. The ep-760 counts down two measures, then recording starts. Note that recording will also begin as soon as you play a note on the keyboard, even if you do not press the [ ® (Play)] button. There is no count sound[...]

22 ep-760 Recording your performance Selecting/recording each hand separately The recorder of the ep-760 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the left and right hands separately. Use the [1] or [2] button to specify the recording track. If you want to re-do the recording, you can re-record just a specific track. As described in steps A [...]

23 Recording your performance Erasing recorded performances You can erase a recorded performance. Erasing a performance from the specified track You can select a recorded track and erase it. A Hold down either the [1] or [2] button, and press the [ ● (Rec)] button. The indicator of the button you pressed will go dark, and the performance of the s[...]

24 ep-760 Changing various settings Changing the damper pedal ’ s resonance On an acoustic piano, the damper pedal causes the notes you play to resonate along with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper function on the ep-760 recreates this resonance (Sympa- thetic Resonance) when depressed. You can select [...]

25 Changing various settings Initial setting: C Tonic When playing with tuning other than equal tempera- ment, you need to specify the keynote for tuning the song to be performed (that is, the note that corresponds to C for a major key or to A for a minor key). While holding down the [E. Piano] button, and press a note to specify the desired tonic [...]

26 ep-760 Changing various settings Selecting the Soft or Sostenuto function A footswitch (such as the supplied, or an optional DP-2, DP-6 or BOSS FS-5U) connected to the Pedal [Soft] socket can also be used as Sostenuto pedal. If you press the [ ● (Rec)] button in step B of “ Function settings ” , a display like the following will appear. Se[...]

27 Connecting external devices Connecting to audio equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the ep-760 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other record- ing device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug (sold separately). Connection exampl[...]

28 ep-760 Connecting external devices Connecting MIDI devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging per- formance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument. What ’ s MIDI? MIDI stands for “ Musical Instr[...]

29 Connecting external devices Switching Local Control on and off When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to “ Off ” . As illustrated, information describing what has been played on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound generator over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a result, you hear overlapping or intermittent sounds.[...]

30 ep-760 Appendices Troubleshooting If you think there ’ s a problem, read this first. The power doesn ’ t come on • Is the adapter connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 8) The buttons do not work • Is the panel locked (p. 26)? Turn the power off, then back on. No sound is heard • Is the volume of the ep-760 turned all the way down? (p[...]

31 Appendices * Error messages are indicated by an “ E. ” before the number. Press any button to cancel the error message. Display Meaning USr User. Stores recorded performances (p. 20). Usr. The “ . ” in the display indicates that there is performance material already recorded (p. 20). d. Built-in song number (p. 10). PU This appears when [...]

32 ep-760 Appendices Here ’ s a quick run-down of all functions provided by your ep-760, and how to access them. “ + ” means “ press while holding down the preceding button ” . “ → ” means “ release the previous button(s) and press ” . Master Tuning (p. 24 ) • [Metronome] + [Beat] → [Piano] Temperament/Specifying the keynote[...]

33 Appendices * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Keyboard Keyboard 76 keys Touch Sensitivity Preset 4 Levels Keyboard mode Whole, Dual (adjustable dual balance), Split (adjustable split point) Sound Generator Max. polyphony 64 voices Tones 5 groups,[...]

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