Roland RP101 User manual

Brand: Roland

Model: RP101

Category: Musical Equipment

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

RP-101

04564778 07-04-2N

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or

sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,

use caution when moving the cart/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL

LIVE

For the U.K.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,”

“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 4), and “Important Notes” (p. 7). 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.

without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Do not disassemble or modify

002a

Do not disassemble or modify this device.

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Do not repair or replace parts

003

Never attempt to repair this device or replace

parts. If repair or part replacement should become

necessary, you must contact your dealer or a

Roland service center.

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Do not use or store in the following types of

locations

004

• Locations of extremely high temperature (such as

in direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or on

a device that generates heat)

• Near moisture (such as in a bathroom, near a

sink, or on a wet floor) or in locations of high

humidity

• Locations exposed to rain

• Locations of excessive dust

• Locations subject to heavy vibration

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Do not place in an unstable location

007

Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a

tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and

level location.

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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct

voltage

008a

You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet

of the correct voltage as marked on the device.

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Use only the included power cord

008e

You must use only the power cord included with the

device. Do not use the included power cord with

any other device.

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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects

on it

009

Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place

heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will

damage the power cord, and may cause short

circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in

fire or electrical shock.

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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable

number of other devices

015

Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical

devices to a single power outlet. In particular,

when using a power strip, exceeding the rated

capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may

cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the

cable.

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Avoid extended use at high volume

010

This device, either by itself or used in conjunction

with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is

capable of producing volume levels that can cause

permanent hearing damage. If you experience

impaired hearing or ringing in your ears,

immediately stop using the device and consult a

medical specialist.

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Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic animals

or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert the

user to the risk of death or severe injury

should the unit be used improperly.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-

cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or

warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the triangle.

In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general

cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never

be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that

must not be done is indicated by the design contained

within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it

means that the unit must never be disassembled.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Do not insert foreign objects

011

Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects,

coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device.

This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.

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Turn off the power if an abnormality or

malfunction occurs

012a

If any of the following should occur, immediately

turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from

the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service

center to have the device serviced.

• The power cord is damaged

• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell

• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid

spills into the device

• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)

• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device

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Do not allow children to use without supervision

013

In households with children, take particular care

against tampering. If children are to use this device,

they must be supervised or guided by an adult.

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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

014

Do not drop this device or subject it to strong

impact.

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Do not use overseas

016

If you wish to use this device overseas, please

contact your dealer or a service center.

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Do not place containers of water on the device

026

Do not place containers of water (such as a flower

vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you

place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic

liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device.

Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to

malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty

operation.

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Place in a well ventilated location

101a

When using this device, ensure that it is placed in

a well ventilated location.

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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting

the power cord

102b

When connecting or disconnecting the power cord

to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must

grasp the plug, not the cord.

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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug

103a

From time to time, you should unplug the power

cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe

the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power

cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the

device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt

that accumulates between the power cord plug and

the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly

resulting in fire.

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Manage cables for safety

104

Ensure that the connected cables are organized

and managed in a safe manner. In particular,

place the cables out of reach of children.

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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device

106

Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects

on it.

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with

wet hands

107b

Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the

device or AC outlet while holding the power cord

plug with wet hands.

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Cautions when moving this device

108d

When moving this device, please check the

following cautions. Then, make sure that at least

two persons work together in lifting and carrying

the device, all the while making sure to keep it

level. When doing so, be careful not to pinch your

hands or drop the device on your feet.

• Check whether the screws fastening the device

to its stand have become loose. If they are loose,

tighten them firmly.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect external devices.

• Raise the adjuster of the stand (p. 15).

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music rest.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before

cleaning

109a

Before you clean the device, turn off the power and

unplug the power cord from the AC outlet (p. 12).

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike,

disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet

110a

If there is a possibility of lightning strike,

immediately turn off the power and disconnect the

power cord from the AC outlet.

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Cautions when opening/closing the lid

116

Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do

not get your fingers pinched (p. 12). Adult

supervision is recommended whenever small

children use the unit.

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

118c

To prevent small items such as the following from

being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the

reach of children.

• Included items

•Screws for assembling the stand

•Wing nut for headphone hook

• Removed parts

•Music rest attachment screws

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Important Notes

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3 and 4–6,

please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is

being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by

an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,

microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a

motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical

appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit

to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not

practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a

power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical

outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the

power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/

or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LEDs are switched off when the POWER

switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has

been completely disconnected from the source of power. If

you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the

power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you

choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that

is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment

containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To

alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or

move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television

reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such

receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications

devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of

this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or

initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you

experience such problems, you should relocate such

wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this

unit, or switch them off.

354b

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near

devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed

vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.

Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used

while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a

piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same

area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive

heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the

temperature and/or humidity is very different, water

droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage

or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in

this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must

allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation

has completely evaporated.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on

the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor

or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This

can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to

produce sound.

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.

Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the

exterior finish.

Maintenance

401b

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly

dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal

amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of

the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage

the finish.

Addition

• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately

wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any

kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or

deformation.

403

• The pedals of this unit are made of brass.

Brass eventually darkens as the result of the natural

oxidization process. If the brass becomes tarnished, polish

it using commercially available metal polisher.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s

memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs.

Important data should always be backed up in another

MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer), or written down on paper

(when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid

the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when

circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret

that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland

assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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Important Notes

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be

irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the

improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against

the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you

periodically save a backup copy of important data you

have stored in the unit’s memory in another MIDI device

(e.g., a sequencer).

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents

of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has

been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability

concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s

buttons, knobs, or other controls; and when using its jacks

and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the

connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will

avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal

elements.

557

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during

normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s

volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use

headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about

those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shock-

absorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so

can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could

lead to malfunction.

560

• Do not apply undue force to the music rest while it is in use.

562

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use

cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit.

The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be

extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on

cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

565

• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make

sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top

of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away

from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the

structural design of this instrument, small pets or other

animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a

situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off

the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet.

You should then consult with the retailer from whom the

instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland

Service Center.

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Contents

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................. 4

Important Notes.......................................... 7

Main Features........................................... 10

Panel Descriptions..................................... 11

Control Panel ..........................................................11

Rear Panel..............................................................11

Before You Start Playing............................ 12

Connecting the Pedal Cord.......................................12

Connecting the Power Cord ......................................12

Opening/Closing the Lid..........................................12

Setting Up the Music Rest .........................................12

Connecting Headphones ..........................................13

Using the Headphone Hook.................................13

Turning the Power On and Off ..................................14

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume ...................................14

About the Pedals .....................................................14

About the Adjuster...................................................15

Enjoying the Internal Songs ....................... 16

Performance ............................................. 17

Performing with a Variety of Sounds ..........................17

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play) ...................18

Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play

(Dual Balance) ...................................................19

Changing the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance) ........20

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb) ...............21

Changing the Depth of the Reverb Effect................21

Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) .................22

Transposing the Key of the Keyboard (Transpose)........23

Splitting the Keyboard Into Two Sections for Four-Hand

Performances (Twin Piano)........................................24

Changing the Way in Which the Sound is Heard

(Twin Piano Mode) .............................................25

Using Metronome ....................................................26

Sounding the Metronome ....................................26

Changing the Beat of Metronome.........................26

Changing the Metronome Volume ........................27

Changing the Metronome Tempo .........................27

Recording Your Performance ..................... 30

Recording...............................................................30

Playing Back the Recorded Performance.....................31

Erasing Recorded Performances ................................31

Changing Various Settings ......................... 32

Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) .... 32

Lowering/Raising the Standard Pitch ....................32

Setting the Standard Pitch to 440.0 Hz.................32

Setting the Standard Pitch to 442.0 Hz.................32

Changing the Temperament......................................33

Setting the Tonic................................................. 33

Changing the Damper Pedal’s Resonance

(Damper Resonance)................................................34

Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning)....................34

Disabling Everything Except Piano Play (Panel Lock) .... 35

Using the V-LINK function .........................................35

Remembering the Settings Even when the Power is

Turned Off (Memory Backup)....................................36

Restoring the Original Default Settings (Factory Reset).. 36

Connecting External Devices....................... 37

Connecting to Audio Equipment ................................37

Connecting MIDI Devices ......................................... 38

What’s MIDI? ....................................................38

MIDI Send Channel Settings ................................ 38

Switching Local Control On and Off ..................... 39

Sending Recorded Performance Data to a MIDI

Device (Composer Out)....................................... 40

Connecting to a Computer........................................40

Appendices ............................................... 41

Troubleshooting....................................................... 41

Tone List................................................................. 42

Internal Song List ..................................................... 43

Easy Operation List..................................................44

MIDI Implementation Chart ....................................... 46

Main Specifications ................................................. 47

Index ........................................................ 48

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Main Features

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano RP101.

To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the RP101’s functionality, please

read this owner’s manual carefully.

• This instrument features a piano sound generator that utilizes stereo sampling, so it is capable of faithfully

recreating the sound of a high-quality concert grand piano, realistically reproducing even the finest details,

including the sound of the hammers striking the strings. With a maximum polyphony of 64 notes, it has ample

capability even for performances that make full use of pedaling.

• The PHA alpha II keyboard gives you a weighty playing feel in the low register while becoming lighter in the

high register, replicating the authentic feel of a piano.

• The pedal position is detected smoothly, allowing you to vary the effect by the changing the depth to which

you press the pedal. You can take advantage of the way in which subtle differences in pedaling will affect the

sound.

• The newly designed cabinet projects a sense of elegant craftsmanship. It can be placed nearly anywhere, and

does not occupy excessive space.

• In addition to a sliding keyboard lid that stores inside the instrument, there’s a headphone hook for conveniently

storing your headphones when not using them.

• With metronome and recorder functions, as well as 65 built-in songs, you can experience the kind of piano

lessons that are possible only with digital pianos.

Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide Expressive Range

The Playing Feel of a Grand Piano

A Compact Cabinet that Fits Anywhere

Functionality to Assist Your Practicing

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Panel Descriptions

Phones Jacks

You can connect headphones to these jacks (p. 13).

Pedal Connector

Connect the pedal cord to this connector (p. 12).

AC Inlet

Connect the supplied power cord here (p. 12).

Control Panel

[POWER] Switch

Turns the power on/off (p. 14).

[VOLUME] Knob

Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 14).

[TONE] Button

Used to choose the tone played by the keyboard (p. 17).

[SONG] Button

Plays the internal songs (p. 16) or the song you recorded

(p. 31). If you simultaneously press the [SONG] button

and [METRONOME] button, you’ll enter recording-

standby mode (p. 30).

[METRONOME] Button

Turns the metronome on/off (p. 26).

[REVERB/KEY TOUCH] Button

Adds reverberation to the sound (p. 21).

Modifies the playing feel of the keyboard (p. 22).

Rear Panel

MIDI Out/In Connectors

Connect to external MIDI devices to exchange

performance data (p. 38).

Input Jacks

These jacks can be connected to another sound

generating device or an audio device, so that the sound

of that device will be output from the RP101’s speakers (p.

37).

Output Jacks

Allows you to output the piano’s sound to sound

reinforcement equipment to obtain a more powerful

sound. These can also be connected to a tape recorder or

other recording device to record a performance (p. 37).

Phones Jacks

Control Panel

Rear Panel

Pedal Connector

AC Inlet

10 11 12

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Before You Start Playing

Connecting the Pedal Cord

Connect the pedal cord to the Pedal connector on the

bottom panel of the RP101, at the rear.

fig.00-01

Connecting the Power Cord

Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on

the bottom panel of the RP101, at the rear.

Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

NOTE

Be sure to use the supplied power cord.

fig.00-02

Opening/Closing the Lid

To open the lid, use both hands to lift it lightly, and

slide it away from yourself.

To close the lid, pull it gently toward yourself, and

lower it softly after it has been fully extended.

fig.00-05

NOTE

When opening and closing the lid, be careful not to let

your fingers get caught. If small children will be using the

RP101, adult supervision should be provided.

NOTE

If you need to move the piano, make sure the lid is closed

first to prevent accidents.

Setting Up the Music Rest

Insert the included music rest attachment screws into

the screw holes on top of the RP101, and tighten the

screws slightly (in two places).

fig.00-03

Put the music rest between the screws and the

RP101’s body.

While supporting the music rest with one hand,

secure it in place by turning the screws.

When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one

hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so

you don’t get your fingers pinched.

To remove the music rest, support it with one hand

while loosening the screws.

After removing the music rest, don’t forget to retighten the

screws.

NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

NOTE

Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music

rest.

NOTE

Before moving the RP101, be sure to remove the music

rest to prevent accidents.

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Before You Start Playing

Connecting Headphones

The RP101 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. Additionally, this

allows you to play without having to worry about bothering

others around you, even at night.

Plug the headphones into the Phones jack located at

the bottom left of the piano.

Connecting headphones will automatically mute the sound

from the internal speakers. The headphone volume is

adjusted by the [VOLUME] knob of the RP101 (p. 14).

fig.00-04.e

NOTE

Use Stereo headphones.

Some notes on using headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones

only by the headset or the plug.

• Connecting the headphones when the volume of

connected equipment is turned up may result in damage

to the headphones. Lower the volume on the RP101

before plugging in the headphones.

• Listening at excessively high volume levels will not only

damage the headphones, but may also cause hearing

loss. Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

■

Using the Headphone Hook

Whenever you are not using the headphones, you can hang

them on the headphone hook at the lower left of the RP101.

Attaching the Headphone Hook

Press and twist the headphone hook included with the RP101

into the hole in the bottom of the RP101 (refer to the figure

below). Turn the wing nut of headphone hook to secure the

headphone hook.

Phones jack x 2

Headphone Hook

Wing Nut

Hole

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Before You Start Playing

Turning the Power On and Off

NOTE

Once the connections have been completed, turn on

power to your various devices in the order specified.

By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing

malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other

devices.

To turn the power on, turn the [VOLUME] knob all

the way down, and then press the [POWER] switch.

The power will turn on, and the indicator of the [TONE]

button will light.

After a few seconds, you will be able to play the

keyboard to produce sound.

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

NOTE

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief

interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before

the unit will operate normally.

fig.00-06.e

Turning the Power Off

To turn the power off, turn the [VOLUME] knob all

the way to the left, and press the [POWER] switch.

The indicators for all buttons will go out, and the power

will turn off.

NOTE

If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off

the [POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the

power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 7).

Adjusting the Sound’s Volume

Turn the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the overall

volume.

fig.00-07.e

About the Pedals

The pedals perform the following operations. You’ll use them

mainly when playing piano.

Damper Pedal (right pedal)

While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an

extended time even if you release your fingers from the

keyboard.

On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal will

cause the strings for notes other than the ones you actually

play to vibrate in sympathy with what you’ve played,

producing a rich resonance. The RP101 simulates this

sympathetic vibration (damper resonance).

NOTE

You can change the amount of resonance applied with

the damper pedal. Refer to “Changing the Damper

Pedal’s Resonance (Damper Resonance)” (p. 34).

Sostenuto Pedal (center pedal)

This pedal sustains only the sounds of the keys that were

already played when you pressed the pedal.

Soft Pedal (left pedal)

This pedal is used to make the sound softer.

The volume

decreases

The volume

increases

Soft Pedal

Sostenuto Pedal

Damper Pedal

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Before You Start Playing

About the Adjuster

If you feel that the pedal is unstable (for example if you’ve

moved the RP101 to a different location), you can adjust the

adjuster located on the bottom of the pedals as follows.

• Turn the adjuster to lower it until the adjuster is in firm

contact with the floor. The pedal may be damaged if there

is a gap between the adjuster and the floor. In particular,

when you’ve placed the RP101 on carpet, you must turn

the adjuster until it is pressing firmly against the floor.

If the adjuster is difficult to turn, have one person lift either

the left or right side of the stand to make it easier for

another person to turn the adjuster and make the

adjustment.

NOTE

After adjusting the adjuster, press the pedals, and if the

front board moves, turn the adjuster further so that it

makes firm contact with the floor.

NOTE

Always readjust the adjuster after moving the piano.

Adjuster

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Enjoying the Internal Songs

The RP101 comes with 65 piano songs onboard.

The songs are played back continuously in sequence.

fig.panel1-2

While holding down the [SONG] button, press the key that

corresponds to the song you wish to hear.

The built-in songs are assigned consecutively, starting with the B 0 key.

* The song you record (p. 30) is assigned to the leftmost key (A0) of the keyboard.

The song will begin playing when you press the key. When the selected song has

finished playing, the next song will begin playing.

When the last song has finished playing, playback will begin again from the first song.

However, if you’ve recorded a song, that song will play before the first built-in song

begins playing.

Stopping the playback

Press the [SONG] button, getting the button to go dark.

Playback will stop.

The next time you press the [SONG] button, the song you selected most recently by

pressing a key will play.

For more details, refer to

“Internal Song List” (p. 43).

1 4 6 9 11 13 16 21 23 2518

3 5 7 8 10 12 14 15

57 59 61 64

58 60 62 63 6517 19 20 22 24 26

. . . . . .

The Song You Record

C1 C2 C3 C6

When you play back an

internal song, the reverb effect

will automatically be turned on

(the button’s indicator lights).

You can also play back a song

by simply pressing the [SONG]

button. In this case, playback

will begin with the song you

selected most recently by

pressing a key.

If there is a song you’ve

recorded, the [TONE] button’s

indicator will blink while you

hold down the [SONG] button.

• You can change the tempo of the song while it plays. The procedure is the

same as in “Changing the Metronome Tempo” (p. 27).

• You can make the metronome (p. 26) sound while the song plays.

• If you turn on the metronome and then play back a song, a count will be

sounded before the song begins playing. A count will be sounded again

before playback continues to the next song.

If there’s no song that you’ve

recorded, the first of the built-in

songs will play when you press

the [SONG] button and then

the A0 key.

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Performance

Performing with a Variety of Sounds

The RP101 contains 17 different internal tones.

You can also select a tone by pressing the [TONE] button and a key to which a tone

is assigned.

The “Grand Piano” tone is selected when the instrument is turned on.

fig.panel2-1

Press the [TONE] button.

The button’s indicator will blink.

Press a key to which a tone is assigned.

The [TONE] button’s indicator will change from blinking to lit.

Keys to which tones are assigned: A0–C

keys

The tone you’ve selected is heard when you finger the keyboard.

Tone

Key

Pressed

Tone

Grand Piano

Slow Strings

Mellow Piano B0

Honky-tonk C1

Strings

Harpsichord D1

Choir

Coupled Harpsichord E1

Electric Piano1 F1

Church Organ 1

Electric Piano2 G1

Church Organ 2

Vibraphone A1

Organ Flute

Piano + Strings B1

Piano + Choir C2

Rotary Organ

For more details, refer to “Tone

List” (p. 42).

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2

NOTE

While you’re selecting a sound,

playing the keyboard won’t

produce sound.

You can also switch sounds by

holding down the [TONE]

button and pressing a key to

which a sound is assigned.

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Performance

Playing Two Sounds Together (Dual Play)

Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.”

fig.panel2-5

Press the [TONE] button.

The button’s indicator will blink.

Simultaneously press a white key and black key to which tones are

assigned.

The [TONE] button’s indicator will change from blinking to lit.

The black keys are assigned to sounds that are suitable for layering with the sounds

assigned to white keys.

To cancel Dual play, press the [TONE] button and then press a key to

which a sound is assigned.

Tone

Key

Pressed

Tone

Grand Piano

Slow Strings

Mellow Piano B0

Honky-tonk C1

Strings

Harpsichord D1

Choir

Coupled Harpsichord E1

Electric Piano1 F1

Church Organ 1

Electric Piano2 G1

Church Organ 2

Vibraphone A1

Organ Flute

Piano + Strings B1

Piano + Choir C2

Rotary Organ

A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2

You can also switch sounds by

holding down the [TONE]

button and simultaneously

pressing two keys to which

sounds are assigned.

You can also use Dual Play by

combining tones that are

assigned to two white keys or

two black keys.

NOTE

The sounds assigned to the B1

and C2 keys are actually

combinations of two sounds.

The sounds assigned to these

keys can’t be combined with

the sounds of other keys.

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Performance

■

Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play

(Dual Balance)

You can change the volume balance between the two layered sounds in Dual play.

fig.panel2-2

Hold down the [TONE] button and press the “C ” or “E ” keys of

any octave above C 3.

The volume balance changes.

• Hold down the [TONE] button and press the “C ” key of any octave above C 3

to lower the volume of the Tone 2.

• Holding down the [TONE] button and pressing the “E ” key of any octave above

C 3 raises the volume of the Tone 2.

To return to the original volume balance, hold down the [TONE]

button and press both the “C ” and “E ” keys of any octave above

C 3 simultaneously.

You can adjust the dual

balance in 9 steps.

While holding down

the [TONE] button...

When using Dual play, the tones are handled as follows according to the

combination of keys you pressed.

White key and black key

White key and white key, or

black key and black key

White key: Tone 1 Left key: Tone 1

Black key: Tone 2 Right key: Tone 2

You can also adjust the dual

balance by using the “C ” and

“E ” keys of any octave above

C3.

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Performance

Changing the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)

You can adjust the brightness of the sound.

Hold down the [TONE] button and press one of the keys from “C4” to

“B4” to adjust the brightness of the sound.

Key Pressed

Setting Explanation

-3

Mellow sound (three levels).

-2

-1

Normal sound.

Bright sound (three levels).

You can use the Memory

Backup function to store this

setting in internal memory (p.

36).

C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4

This is set to “0” when the

RP101 is shipped from the

factory.

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