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Panel DescriptionsDamper PedalUse this pedal to sustain the sound. While this pedal is held down, notes will be sustained for an extended time even

Panel DescriptionsPhones JacksHere you can connect stereo headphones.The unit has two headphone jacks, two people can also use headphones simultaneous

Before You PlayOpening the LidNOTE• Always use two hands to open and close the lid. Although the unit’s lid is designed to close slowly and gently

Before You PlayTurning the Power On/OOnce everything is properly connected (p. 11), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If

PerformingPerforming with Various SoundsIn addition to piano sounds, the unit lets you enjoy performing with many other sounds (347 types).These sou

PerformingPerforming with Two Layered Tones (Dual Play)You can play two tones simultaneously from each note of the keyboard. This feature is called Du

PerformingPlaying Dierent Tones with the Right and Left Hands (Split Play)You can play dierent tones in the left and right sides of the keyboard, di

PerformingChanging the left-hand tone121. While holding down the [Transpose] button and [Twin Piano] button, press a tone button.The number and name

PerformingAdjusting the Sound to Your TasteThe unit lets you add reverberation or modify the brightness of the sound.Adding Reverberation to the Sound

Performing2. While holding down the [Brilliance] button, press the [–] [+] buttons.The display will indicate the depth of the brilliance eect values

Record SongsRecord your performancesYou can record your own playing.Use your computer to create a CD of a song you recordedA song you’ve recorde

PerformingDividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)You can divide the keyboard into left and right zones so that two people can pl

PerformingShifting the Pitch (Transpose)Transpose means to shift the pitches of songs and the keyboard.The Transpose function makes it easy to do the

PracticingPracticing with the MetronomeYou can sound the metronome while you practice.While the song selects, the metronome will sound at the tempo

PracticingAdjusting the Metronome’s Volume1. While holding down the [Metronome] button, press the [–] [+] buttons.The display will indicate the metro

PracticingPracticing with a SongYou can practice by playing along with a song.Selecting and Playing a SongHere’s how to listen to the built-in songs.Y

PracticingSong formats that can be played by the unitThe unit can play back data in the following formats.• SMF formats 0/1• Roland Piano Digital fo

PracticingAdjusting a Song’s Tempo for Easier PracticingYou can change the tempo at which a song plays back.When you’re practicing along with a song,

PracticingUsing the sound of a specic part as a “guide” (mute volume)If desired, you can specify that the sound of a part will play at a reduced volu

PracticingRepeatedly Practicing a Portion of a Song (AB Repeat)Here’s how you can repeatedly play back a specied portion of the song. You can use thi

PracticingRecording the Song You’re PracticingIt’s easy to record your own performances.You can play back a recorded performance to check your playing

Environmentally Friendly Energy-Ecient DesignThe power will turn o after a specied time has elapsedWhen thirty minutes have elapsed since you l

PracticingSaving a performance you’ve recorded* If you want to save to the USB ash drive (sold separately), connect your USB ash drive to the USB m

PracticingRecording the left hand1. Press the [Right] button and the [Accomp] button so their illumination is turned o.The [Left] button alone will s

PracticingRecording a performance you play along with a songHere’s how you can record a performance that you play along with a song.Getting ready to r

PracticingConverting a Song Recorded as an SMF to AudioBy converting a song recorded in the form of an SMF to audio, you’ll be able to listen to it on

PracticingAudio RecordingHere’s how to record what you play on the unit as audio data. The recorded song can be used on your computer.Preparing to rec

PracticingTransposing a Song for Easier Performance (Audio Transpose)You can change the key when playing back an audio le. You can play the keyboard

PracticingBurning an Audio Recording of a Song (WAV le) to a CDAfter an audio recording of a song has been saved to the USB ash drive, you can copy

Practicing1. Make sure that you’ve nished recording, and that the screen shown at the right is displayed.2. Press the [Song] button.The media select

PracticingRenaming a SongHere’s how to rename a song you’ve saved.* You can’t rename an audio le.98631129751041. Select the song that you want to r

Convenient FunctionsMaking the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O)With the factory settings, the unit’s power will automatically be s

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 56), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 58). These sections provide i

Convenient FunctionsRestoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)Settings that you’ve stored using the Memory Backup function (p. 39) can be returned

Convenient Functions9. Press the [Song] button to copy the song.If you decide not to copy, press the [Metronome] button.Once the song has been copied

Convenient FunctionsInitializing the Memory (Format Media)Here’s how you can completely erase all songs that were saved in the internal memory or the

Convenient FunctionsDisabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)When you activate Panel Lock, all buttons will be disabled.This prevents the tones or settings f

Indication Value ExplanationDual Bal (*1)Adjusting the Dual Play Volume Balance (Dual Balance)When using Dual Play, you can adjust the volume balance

Various Settings (Function Mode)Indication Value ExplanationStrg Res (*1)Producing the Resonance of the Strings When the Keys Are Played (String Reson

Various Settings (Function Mode)Indication Value ExplanationCPdl FncChanging How the Pedals Work (Center Pedal)When you turn on the power, the center

Various Settings (Function Mode)Indication Value ExplanationUSB DrvChanging the USB Driver Settings (USB Driver)Normally, you don’t need to install a

Various Settings (Function Mode)Indication Value ExplanationAuto OMaking the Power Automatically Turn O After a Time (Auto O)With the factory setti

Symptom Cause/Action PageEven though you’re using head-phones and the sound is muted, a thumping sound is heard when you play the keyboardThe unit use

ContentsLook What You Can Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Operation Guide . . . . .

TroubleshootingSymptom Cause/Action PageThe wrong instrument is selected when you press the [E. Piano], [Strings], or [Other] buttonTone buttons [E. P

Error MessagesIndication MeaningError 1 You can only read the music le. It can not be saved.Error 2An error occurred during writing. The external m

Piano–GrandNo. Tone Name Explanation1 Concert The sound of a splendid concert grand piano. This piano sound has our highest recommendation, and can be

Main SpecicationsKeyboardKeyboardDP90: 88 keys (Ivory Feel-S Keyboard with Escapement)DP90S: 88 keys (PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escape-ment)

Assembling* 5 1 0 0 0 2 8 3 8 0 - 0 2 *Assembling the DP90/DP90S* To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefull

1. DC In jack* 5 1 0 0 0 2 8 3 8 0 - 0 2 *Assembling the DP90/DP90S* To ensure that you assemble this unit correctly, please read this manual carefu

USING THE UNIT SAFELY WARNINGDo not disassemble or modify by yourselfDo not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.Do not repair or

USING THE UNIT SAFELY CAUTIONPlace in a well ventilated locationThe unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not i

IMPORTANT NOTESPower Supply• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by

IMPORTANT NOTES• When opening/closing the lid or raising/folding down the music rest, please be careful not to get your ngers pinched between the mo

Operation GuideAdjusting the Brightness of the Sound (Brilliance)You can adjust the brightness of the sound you play from the keyboard or the sounds

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InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.AFRIC

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For the USADECLARATION OF CONFORMITYCompliance Information StatementModel Name :Type of Equipment :Responsible Party :Address :Telephone :DP90, DP90SD

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Operation GuideDividing the Keyboard for Two-person Performance (Twin Piano)This function divides the keyboard into left and right, allowing two peopl

Operation GuideSelecting a SongYou can select songs.To select a song1. Press the [Song] button.CategorySong NameSong Number2. Use the [–] [+] button

Operation GuideDisabling the Buttons (Panel Lock)Hold down the [AB Repeat] button until the display shows “Lock.” To cancel panel lockHold down the [A