User manual ROLAND DP-990F

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 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. [. . . ] For a cleaner ensemble sound while performing with one or more other instruments, ensure that each instrument's standard pitch is in tune with that of the other instruments. This tuning of all the instruments to a standard pitch is called "Tuning. " Setting 15. 3­40. 0­66. 2 Master tuning value 415. 3 Hz ­ 440. 0 Hz ­ 466. 2 Hz 6 Meantone 3 Just (Minor) 4 Arabic 5 Kirnberger When the instrument is shipped from the factory, this is set to "440. 0 Hz. " 7 Pythagorean Using a Piano's Unique Tuning (Stretch Tuning) 8 Werckmeister Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as "stretched tuning. " Setting On Description This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends somewhat. 28) or when playing in an ensemble with other instruments. OFF 55 Various Settings Specifying the Temperament Key When playing with tuning other than equal temperament, you need to specify the temperament key 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). If you choose an equal temperament, there's no need to select a temperament key. Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Resonance) When you play the keys on an acoustic piano, the strings that are already playing resonate as well. The function that reproduces this effect is called "String Resonance. " Setting Description The resonance level decreases as the value is decreased, while increasing the value increases the amount of resonance. The String Resonance function is not active when the value is set to "OFF. " OFF, 1­10 Temperament Temperament key Display Key C C C C d D E_ E E E F F F F G G A_ A A A b_ B b B * When performing in ensemble with other instruments, be aware that depending on the key, there may be some shifting of the pitch. Tune the DP990F to the fundamental pitch of the other instruments. . Playing Sounds When the Keys Are Released (Key Off Resonance) You can play the "key off" sound (the subtle sound produced when the keys are released) obtained when playing an acoustic piano. Setting Description The volume of the Key Off sound decreases as the value is lowered, while raising the value increases the volume of the Key Off sound. The Key Off Resonance function is not active when the value is set to "OFF. " Piano Sound Settings Producing Sympathetic Resonance When You Press the Damper Pedal (Damper Resonance) You can change the volume of the damper pedal resonance. On an acoustic piano, depressing the damper pedal makes the notes you play resonate with other strings, adding rich reverberations and fatness to the sound. The damper pedal on the DP990F recreates this resonance (Damper Resonance) when depressed. Setting Description The resonance volume decreases as the value is lowered, while raising the value increases the volume of the Damper Resonance. The Damper Resonance function is not active when the value is set to "OFF. " OFF, 1­10 Pedal Settings Changing How the Pedal Effects Are Applied (Damper Pedal Part) When you press the Damper pedal during Dual play or Split play, the pedal effect is normally applied to both tones, but you can also select the part to which the effect is to be applied. Setting Right & Left All enabled Right Description OFF, 1­10 Applied only to the Tone 1 (in dual mode)/ Right-hand Tone (in split mode) Left Applied only to the Tone 2 (in dual mode)/ Left-hand Tone (in split mode) 56 Various Settings Changing How the Pedals Work (Center/Left Pedal Function) When you turn on the power, the left pedal functions as the soft pedal, and the center pedal functions as the sostenuto pedal (p. You can change the function of the pedal to a variety of other operations. Function Sostenuto Description Sets function to Sostenuto pedal. * Selectable only for the center pedal. Changing the Parts Assigned to the Track Buttons During SMF Playback (Track Assign) Ordinarily, when playing back SMF music files for Roland Piano Digital instruments (p. 80), the left-hand part is assigned to the [Left] button, and the right-hand part is assigned to the [Right] button. However, right-hand and lefthand part assignments in certain SMF music files may differ. If these are set to "Auto, " and as a result you are unable to use the track buttons to control the left- and right-hand parts properly, change the setting to "2/1 Part" or "3/4 Part. " * This setting can be used for SMF format songs other than the internal preset songs. It will not affect internal preset songs. Setting Description The part assigned to each track will be determined automatically, depending on the song file. Assigns Part 1 to the [Right] button, Part 2 to the [Left] button, and the remaining parts to the [Accomp] button. Assigns Part 4 to the [Right] button, Part 3 to the [Left] button, and the remaining parts to the [Accomp] button. Soft pedal Sets function to soft pedal. * Selectable only for the left pedal. Start/stop The pedal will have the same function as the [ ] button. * The Octave function cannot be applied while using Twin Piano, Dual play, or Split play. Layer Octave After changing this setting, try selecting the song once again. * "Lyr (Layer)" and "Oct (Octave)" cannot be specified simultaneously for the center and left pedals. Using the Sound of a Specific Part as a "Guide" (Mute Volume) If desired, you can specify that the sound of a track will play at a reduced volume rather than going completely silent when you press a track button and turn off its indicator. [. . . ] 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T. S. T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 2333 1863 CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S. A. Av. Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 FINLAND Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland Vanha Nurmijarventie 62 01670 Vantaa Finland TEL: (0)9 68 24 020 MEXICO Casa Veerkamp, s. a. MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699 SWITZERLAND Roland (Switzerland) AG Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061)975-9987 TURKEY ZUHAL DIS TICARET A. S. 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