Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MP-60 Roland
Go to page of 44
Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano MP-60. Main Features Piano Sounds with Rich Resonance and Wide-Ranging Expressiveness The stereo sampling pia.
2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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.
3 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 perform any internal modifica- tions on the unit.
4 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ......................................................................
5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 3 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 3.
6 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................................................3 IMPORTANT NOTES .......................................................................5 Panel Descriptions ...............................................
7 Panel Descriptions Front Panel 1 [Power] switch Turns the power on/off (p. 9). 2 [VOLUME] knob Adjusts the overall volume level (p. 9). 3 [BRILLIANCE] button Adjusts the tone brightness (p. 9). 4 [TRANSPOSE] button Transposes the pitch of the keyboard (p.
8 Before You Start Playing Connect the Pedal Cable Insert the pedal cable into the Pedal jack on the rear panel of the MP-60. fig.00-01 Connect the Power Cord Insert the included power cord into the AC inlet on the bottom panel of the MP-60, and then plug it into an electrical outlet.
9 Before You Start Playing Turning the Power On and Off NOTE 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.
10 Chapter 1. Enjoying the Internal Songs Listening to Internal Songs The MP-60 comes with 65 piano songs onboard. ■ Playing Back All Songs Continuously (All Song Play) The internal songs can be played back consecutively. fig.panel1-1 1 Hold down the [SONG/TEMPO] button, and press the [PLAY] button.
11 Chapter 2. Performance Performing with a Variety of Sounds The MP-60 contains 15 different internal tones. The tones are organized into five tone groups, which are assigned to the TONE SELECT buttons. fig.panel2-1 Selecting a tone group 1 Press any TONE SELECT button.
12 Chapter 2. Performance Playing Two Tones Together (Dual Play) Simultaneously playing two tones when one key is pressed is called “Dual play.” 1 Simultaneously press the two TONE SELECT buttons that you want to play together. The indicator of the button you pressed will light.
13 Chapter 2. Performance Playing Different Tones with the Left and Right Hands (Split Play) Dividing the keyboard into right-hand and left-hand areas, then playing different sounds in each is called “Split play.” The boundary key is called the “split point.
14 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within the range of B1 through B6. 1 While continuing to hold the [SPLIT] button, press the key that you want to specify as the split point.
15 Chapter 2. Performance Changing the beat of metronome 3 Press the [BEAT] button. The currently selected beat will be displayed. 4 Press the [+] or [-] button. The beat will change. If you press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, the beat will go back to what it was before you changed it.
16 Chapter 2. Performance ■ Changing the Metronome Sound 1 Hold down the [BEAT] button and press the [+] or [-] button. The metronome will sound, and the currently specified sound number will displayed. 2 Continue to hold down the [BEAT] button, and press the [+] or [-] button once again.
17 Chapter 2. Performance Transposing the Key of 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.
18 Chapter 2. Performance Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch) You can adjust the touch (playing feel) of the keyboard. fig.panel2-7 1 Press the [KEY TOUCH] button.
19 Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs Here’s how you can play along with the internal 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.
20 Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Internal Songs Playing Each Hand Separately The internal songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back. The left-hand performance of the internal songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button.
21 Chapter 4. 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 types of recording can be done using the MP-60. • Recording just your own keyboard performance ( → “Recording a New Song” (p.
22 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording a New Song Record only the keyboard performance without playing along with an internal song. fig.panel4-1 Recording settings (select “USr”) 1 Press the [SONG/TEMPO] button, getting its indicator to light in red.
23 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Recording Along with a Song You can record a performance that you play along with an internal song. Using the [1] or [2] buttons, you can (for example) perform and record just the right- hand part of a song while listening to the left-hand playback of an internal song.
24 Chapter 4. Recording Your Performance Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately The recorder of the MP-60 has two recording tracks, allowing you to record the right and left hands separately. Use the [1] button or [2] button to specify the recording track.
25 Chapter 4. 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. 1 Hold down either the [1] or [2] button and press the [REC] button.
26 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings Changing the Damper Pedal’s 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 MP-60 recreates this resonance (sympathetic resonance) when depressed.
27 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings ■ Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches (Master Tuning) In situations such as when playing ensemble with other instruments, you can tune the MP-60’s reference pitch to the pitch of another instrument.
28 Chapter 5. Changing Various Settings ■ Setting the Tuning Curve (Stretch Tuning) A piano is generally tuned to a pitch with a lower bass range and a higher treble range than equal temperament. This special tuning method for pianos is called “Stretch Tuning.
29 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the MP- 60 through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device.
30 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance 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.
31 Chapter 6. Connecting External Devices ■ MIDI Send Channel Settings MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16. Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the same MIDI channels.
32 Troubleshooting If you think there’s a problem, read this first. Case Cause/Remedy The power doesn’t come on Is the power cord connected and plugged in correctly? (p. 8) The button doesn’t work Is the panel locked? (p. 28) Turn the power off, then back on.
33 Appendices In the upper range, the sound changes abruptly beyond a certain key On an acoustic piano, notes in the upper one and a half octaves of the keyboard continue to sound until they decay naturally, regardless of the damper pedal. There is a difference in the timbre as well.
34 Tone List * A+B: simultaneously playing two tones You can change the volume balance between the two tones, refer to “Adjusting the Volume Balance in Dual Play (Dual Balance)” (p.
35 Internal Song List Song No. Song Name Composer Copyright d. 1 1ére Arabesque C. Debussy © 1995 Roland Corporation d. 2 Late Night Chopin F. Chopin/ Arranged by John Maul © 2002 Roland Corporation d. 3 Sonate für Klavier No. 15 W. A. Mozart © 1996 Roland Corporation d.
36 Appendices * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. d. 45 Farewell to the Piano L. v. Beethoven © 1996 Roland Corporation d. 46 Brautchor W. Wagner © 1996 Roland Corporation d.
37 Easy Operation List No. Y ou want to Buttons Page Press the [ON/OFF] and [BEAT] buttons simultaneously, and press the [ ● ] button. Master T uning [ON/OFF]+ [BEA T] → [PIANO] p. 27 Selecting a temperament Specifying the keynote [ON/OFF] + [BEA T] → [E.
38 Appendices Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Reco.
39 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Keyboard Keyboard 88 keys Hammer Action Keyboard Touch Sensitivity Preset 3 levels Keyboard Modes Whole, Dual (adjustable dual balance), Split (adjustable split point) Sound Generator Max.
40 Index A AC inlet ............................................................................. 8 Adjuster ............................................................................ 9 All Song Play .................................................
41 MEMO MP-60_e.book 41 ページ ２００５年３月２３日 水曜日 午後５時５２分.
As of January 15, 2005 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
1 3 2 4 03344767 ’05-4-6N This owner’s manual is printed on recycled paper. Contents No. Name Qty. 1 Instrument 1 2 Music Stand 1 3 Manual Set 1 4 Power Cord Set 1 MP-60_e.
An important point after buying a device Roland MP-60 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Roland MP-60 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Roland MP-60 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Roland MP-60 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Roland MP-60 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Roland MP-60, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Roland MP-60.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Roland MP-60. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Roland MP-60 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
