Roland E-X50 User manual

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E-X50
Arranger Keyboard
Owner’s Manual
Version: V06

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Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Table of Contents
Panel & Display Description..............................................................................................................................5
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................5
LCD...............................................................................................................................................................7
Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................8
Setup....................................................................................................................................................................9
Power Supply..............................................................................................................................................9
Setting a Music Rest..................................................................................................................................9
Connections.......................................................................................................................................................10
Connecting a Pair of Headphones.........................................................................................................10
Connecting a USB Flash Drive...............................................................................................................10
Connecting a Computer...........................................................................................................................10
Connecting a Footswitch.........................................................................................................................10
Connecting an Audio Equipment............................................................................................................11
Connecting a Microphone .......................................................................................................................11
Power / Master Volume....................................................................................................................................11
Turning the Power On / Off .....................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Master Volume..................................................................................................................12
Typical Modes...................................................................................................................................................12
Tone Mode.................................................................................................................................................12
Style Mode.................................................................................................................................................12
Song Mode ................................................................................................................................................12
Function Menu ..........................................................................................................................................13
Playing Demo Song..........................................................................................................................................13
Playing Tones....................................................................................................................................................13
Selecting a Tone .......................................................................................................................................13
Playing Two Tones Simultaneously........................................................................................................14
Playing Different Tones with Both Hands..............................................................................................14
Pitch Bend .................................................................................................................................................15
Transpose..................................................................................................................................................15
Auto Accompaniment.......................................................................................................................................15
Selecting Chord Modes ...........................................................................................................................16
Playing Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track).....................................................................................16
Playing Auto Accompaniment (All Tracks)............................................................................................17
One Finger Key.........................................................................................................................................17
Accompaniment Sections........................................................................................................................17
Fade In / Out..............................................................................................................................................18
Accompaniment Volume..........................................................................................................................19
Chord Fingering........................................................................................................................................19
Tempo.................................................................................................................................................................20
Metronome.........................................................................................................................................................21
Registration Memory........................................................................................................................................21
One Touch Setting............................................................................................................................................22
Recording...........................................................................................................................................................23
Prepare Recording ...................................................................................................................................23
Start Recording.........................................................................................................................................23
Stop Recording .........................................................................................................................................23
Play Back Recording................................................................................................................................24
Delete Recording......................................................................................................................................24
Bluetooth............................................................................................................................................................25
Pedal Function..................................................................................................................................................25
Sustain Type......................................................................................................................................................26
Scale Tune.........................................................................................................................................................27
Audio Pad ..........................................................................................................................................................28
Connecting USB Flash Drive..........................................................................................................................29

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Playing a Style/Song from USB Flash Drive ........................................................................................29
Saving User Song to USB Flash Drive..................................................................................................29
Loading User Song from USB Flash Drive...........................................................................................30
Saving User Style to USB Flash Drive..................................................................................................30
Loading User Style from USB Flash Drive............................................................................................31
Saving User Setting to USB Flash Drive...............................................................................................31
Loading User Setting from USB Flash Drive........................................................................................32
Formatting the USB Flash Drive.............................................................................................................32
Function Menu ..................................................................................................................................................33
Factory Reset....................................................................................................................................................37
MIDI....................................................................................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................38
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................39
Tone List.............................................................................................................................................................42
Style List.............................................................................................................................................................51
Demo List...........................................................................................................................................................54
MIDI Implementation Chart.............................................................................................................................55

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Panel & Display Description
Front Panel
1. [POWER] switch
Switch the power on or off.
2. [MASTER VOLUME] knob
Adjust the master volume.
4. [AUDIO PAD / SCALE TUNE] button
Switch between Scale Tune mode and Audio Pad mode.
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In Scale Tune mode:
3. SCALE TUNE buttons
Set the Scale parameters.
5. [SCALE RESET / RECALL] button
Reset the scale / recall scale parameters.
In Audio Pad mode:
3. AUDIO PAD buttons
Play back the selected MP3 / WAV.
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6. [ ] button

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Enter or exit the Bluetooth menu.
7. [CHORD] button
Enter the Chord mode.
8. [SYNC] button
Turn the Sync function on or off.
9. ACCOMP VOLUME [-] / [+] buttons
Adjust the accompaniment volume.
10. TEMPO [TAP] / [-] / [+] buttons
Adjust the current tempo.
11. [START/STOP] button
Start or stop playing the style.
12. [INTRO/ENDING] button
Click to play the long Intro or long Ending.
Double click to play the short Intro or short Ending.
13. [FADE IN/OUT] button
Turn the fade-in or fade-out function on or off.
14. [FILL 1/3] button
Click to play Fill 1.
Double click to play Fill 3.
15. [FILL 2/4] button
Click to play Fill 2.
Double click to play Fill 4.
16. [MENU] button
Enter the Function menu.
17. [STYLE] button
Enter the Style mode.
18. [TONE] button
Enter the Tone mode.
19. [REGISTRATION/O.T.S.] button
Switch between registration function and O.T.S. function.
20. [BANK] button
Select a memory bank.
21~24. [1]~[4] buttons
Recall a registered panel setting.
25. OCTAVE [-] / [+] buttons
Adjust the octave setting of the current tone.
26. TRANSPOSE [-] / [+] buttons
Adjust the transpose setting.
27. [DUAL] button
Turn the dual function on or off.
28. [SPLIT] button
Turn the split function on or off.

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29. LCD display
Display all parameters and values related to the current operation.
30. Data dial
Adjust the parameter.
31. CATEGORY [<] / [>] buttons
Change the category in the current menu.
32. [EXIT] / [ENTER] and Numeric buttons
Go back / confirm current setting or select the Style/Tone number.
33. SONG buttons
[PLAY/STOP]: When in other mode, press to enter Song mode, or press and hold it to enter Song mode and play
back the song. When in Song mode, press to play or pause the song.
[REC]: Enter the Record mode.
[REW]: Rewind song playback.
[FWD]: Fast forward song playback.
34. [METRONOME] button
Turn the metronome on or off.
35. [USB] button
Enter the USB Play menu or the USB menu.
36. Pitch bend wheel
Roll it to apply pitch-bend effect.
37. PHONES Jack: For connecting to headphones.
38. BASS REFLEX ports: For enhancing the bass part.
LCD
1. A.B.C. / WHOLE / CHORD
2. SYNC / FADE / INTRO / ENDING / VARIATION
3. STYLE / SONG / MENU
4. TONE / DUAL / SPLIT
5. CHARACTERS
6. BLUETOOTH

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7. TEMPO
8. MEASURE
9. BEAT
10. RECORD
11. MEMORY / O.T.S. / DEMO
Rear Panel
39. USB MEMORY jack: for connecting a USB flash drive.
40. USB COMPUTER jack: for connecting to a computer.
41. PEDAL jack: for connecting a sustain pedal.
42. OUTPUT jacks: for connecting external audio equipment.
43. MIC INPUT jack: for connecting a microphone.
44. DC IN jack: for connecting the DC 12 V power adaptor.

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Setup
This section contains information about setting up your instrument and preparing to play. Please go through this
section carefully before turning the power on.
Power Supply
You can power the instrument by using the included power adaptor.
Turn down the volume of instrument and the connected audio equipment before you switch the instrument on.
1. Connect the adaptor to the DC 12V jack of this instrument.
2. Plug the adaptor into an AC outlet.
3. Press the [POWER] switch, the LCD screen turns on, which
indicates the instrument is powered on.
4. If you are ready to turn off the instrument, press and hold the
[POWER] switch again.
Notes:
1. The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was
last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function).
If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically, disengage the Auto Off function (P.33).
•Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Before turning the power off, save the data that you want to keep.
•To restore power, turn the power on again.
2. For your safety, please unplug the instrument when it is not in use or during a thunderstorm.
Setting a Music Rest
A music rest is supplied with the instrument. You can easily attach it by
inserting it into the slots at the rear of the panel.

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Connections
Connecting a Pair of Headphones
A standard pair of stereo headphones can be connected to the
PHONES jack for private practice or late-night playing. The internal
stereo speaker system is automatically shut off when a pair of
headphones is plugged into this jack.
Note:
To avoid the risk of hearing loss, do not listen with headphones at
high volume level for a long period of time.
Connecting a USB Flash Drive
Connect a USB flash drive to the instrument, you can save the data
you've created such as recorded data to USB flash drive, load files
from USB flash drive to the instrument, or use the instrument to play
back files saved on USB flash drive.
Note:
To avoid errors or damaging the USB flash drive, do not remove it when reading or writing is in progress.
Connecting a Computer
The instrument receives and transmits MIDI messages via the USB
computer jack. Use a USB cable to connect the instrument to a
computer.
Notes:
1. Do not set the USB MIDI device to be both input and output simultaneously when configuring the software on your
computer. Otherwise, the sound will be overlapped when playing the keyboard.
2. Using a USB2.0 interface is recommended when connecting the instrument to a computer.
Connecting a Footswitch
An optional footswitch can be plugged into the PEDAL jack. You can
assign different functions to the pedal in the function menu.
If you select sustain pedal function, when you step on the pedal, all
notes you play on the keyboard will have a longer sustain. (Refer to
the function menu for details.)

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Notes:
1. Please connect the plug of the pedal to the PEDAL jack before turning the power on.
2. The polarity of different pedals may vary. If the connected sustain pedal works in reversed behavior, please plug the
pedal to the PEDAL jack before turning the power on.
Connecting an Audio Equipment
The rear-panel OUTPUT jacks deliver the output of the instrument to
external audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, a stereo
sound system, a mixing console, or a tape recorder. Use an audio
cable to connect the OUTPUT jacks of the instrument to the AUX IN
jack of the external audio equipment.
Use the R and L / MONO jacks for stereo output or just the L / MONO
jack for mono output.
Note:
To avoid damaging the speakers, please set the volume level to minimum before connecting to power and other
devices.
Connecting a Microphone
Before connecting or disconnecting a microphone, please set the
master volume to minimum level.
Plug a microphone into the MIC INPUT jack, then adjust the master
volume to an appropriate level.
Note:
Please unplug the microphone when it is not used.
Power / Master Volume
Turning the Power On / Off
1. Make sure the instrument is properly connected to power supply.
2. Press the [POWER] switch, the LCD screen turns on, indicating the instrument is powered on.
3. If you are ready to turn off the instrument, press and hold the [POWER] switch again.
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If the LCD isn't lit after you turn on the instrument, please check the power
connection. When power on, the [POWER] switch LED will stay lit.
Adjusting the Master Volume
Rotate the [VOLUME] knob clockwise to increase the master volume or counter-clockwise to decrease it. Adjust to set
the desired volume level.
Note:
If the keyboard keeps silent, check if the volume has been set to minimum or if
headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack.
Typical Modes
The instrument features 4 typical modes. They are Tone mode, Style mode, Song mode and Function Menu.
Tone Mode
Press the [TONE] button to enter Tone mode.
In Tone mode, you can select a desired tone and use it for performance. For the operation details, please see the
chapter Playing Tones (P.13).
Style Mode
Press the [STYLE] button to enter Style mode.
In Style mode, you can select a preset style or user style to play back. For the operation details, please see the
chapter Auto Accompaniment (P.15).
Song Mode
Press the [PLAY/STOP] button to enter Song mode.
In Song mode, you can play back the recorded songs. For the operation details, please see the chapter Play Back
Recording (P.22).
You can also play back the songs from a USB flash drive. For the operation details, please see the chapter Loading
User Song from USB Flash Drive (P.30).

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Function Menu
Press the [MENU] button to enter the Function Menu.
In the Function Menu, you can edit the parameters and functions of this instrument. For the operation details, please
see the chapter Function Menu (P.33).
Playing Demo Song
1. Press the [METRONOME] + [USB] buttons simultaneously to
play the demo song. The demo song will play repeatedly.
2. Press the [METRONOME] + [USB] buttons again to stop playing
and exit demo song.
Or you can press the [EXIT], [START/STOP] button to stop
playing and exit demo song.
Note:
While demo song is playing, all buttons and keys are unavailable
except [EXIT], [START / STOP], TEMPO [TAP] / [-] / [+], [VOLUME],
[METRONOME] + [USB], and the POWER switch.
Playing Tones
The instrument features a variety of built-in tones. Please refer to the Tone List (P.42).
Selecting a Tone
1. Press the [TONE] button to enter Tone mode. The “TONE 1” icon
on LCD will light up and the LCD displays the current tone name and
number.
2. Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to select a tone
you want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset tone. You can also
use the [<] / [>] button to change the tone category. When switching
the category, it will select the first tone in the current category by
default.
3. Play the keyboard to use the tone for performance.

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Note:
When Dual and Split functions are in use, you can press the [TONE] button repeatedly to switch between the tone
layers.
Playing Two Tones Simultaneously
The dual function allows you to layer two different tones together,
creating a much richer sound.
1. Press the [DUAL] button to enter Dual mode. The “DUAL” icon on
LCD will light up and the LCD displays the current name and number for
“TONE 2”.
2. Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to select a tone you
want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset tone. You can also use
the [<] / [>] button to change the tone category. When switching the category, it will select the first tone in the current
category by default.
3. Play the keyboard. You will hear two different tones layered together. It seems like two different instruments playing
at the same time.
4. Press the [DUAL] button again to turn off the dual function.
Playing Different Tones with Both Hands
The split function splits the keyboard into the left and the right hand areas, each with a different tone. The left hand
tone is the split tone. The default split point is F#3 (19). You can set the split point to any key as required. (Please refer
to Split Point in the function menu.)
1. Press the [SPLIT] button to enter Split mode. The “SPLIT” icon on
LCD will light up and the LCD displays the current split tone name and
number
2. Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] button to select a tone you
want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset tone. You can also use
the [<] / [>] button to change the tone category. When switching the
category, it will select the first tone in the current category by default.
3. Play the keyboard with both hands and you will hear two different
tones.
4. Press the [SPLIT] button again to turn off the split function.
Notes:
1. When the keyboard is split, only the right hand area will use the dual tones.
2. You can set the volume level for each tone layer in the mixer. (Please refer to Mixer in the function menu.)

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Pitch Bend
Use the pitch bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down
(roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The pitch bend wheel is
self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released.
With the pitch bend wheel, you can easily imitate the pitch bend effect of the guitar,
violin, saxophone or other instruments.
Transpose
This function will shift the pitch of the entire keyboard in semitone steps.
1. Press the TRANSPOSE [-] / [+] button. The LCD temporarily displays the transpose menu.
2. Use the data dial or the TRANSPOSE [-] / [+] button to change the transpose value. Press the TRANSPOSE [-] and
[+] buttons simultaneously to restore the default transpose setting.
3. Press and hold the TRANSPOSE [-] or [+] button, then press a
specific key to fast set the transpose value.
Key
Transpose value
C
0
C#
+1
D
+2
D#
+3
E
+4
F
+5
F#
-6
G
-5
G#
-4
A
-3
A#
-2
B
-1
Auto Accompaniment
The auto accompaniment feature puts a full backing band at your fingertips. To use it, all you have to do is to play the
chords with your left hand in the selected accompaniment style, and then the accompaniment will automatically play
along, instantly following the chords you play. With auto accompaniment, even a solo performer can enjoy playing with
the backing of an entire band or orchestra. This instrument features a variety of styles.
Try selecting some of the different styles and enjoy the auto accompaniment feature. Please refer to the Style List
(P.51).

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Selecting Chord Modes
When chord mode is off, you can press the [START/STOP] button to start playing the rhythm tracks.
When chord mode is on, the [CHORD] button LED lights up. You can press the [START/STOP] button to start the
rhythm tracks, then play a chord in the chord section to start all tracks.
When in chord mode, you can play back chords in the A.B.C mode
and the WHOLE mode.
Press the [CHORD] button once to enter the” A.B.C.” (Auto Bass
Chord) mode. The chord button LED lights up red. The “A.B.C.” icon
on LCD lights up. The keyboard is split into two sections. Left hand
section is the chord section. You can play single finger chords and
normal chords in the chord section.
Press the [CHORD] button again to enter the “WHOLE” mode. The
chord button LED lights up green. The “WHOLE” icon on LCD lights
up. You can play normal chords over the entire keyboard.
Press the [CHORD] button again to turn off chord mode. The chord button LED and the “WHOLE” icon on LCD turn off.
Playing Auto Accompaniment (Rhythm Track)
1. Press [STYLE] button to enter Style mode. The “STYLE” icon on
LCD will light up. The LCD displays the current style name and
number.
2. Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to select a style
you want to play.
Or use the numeric buttons to select a preset style. You can
also use the [<] / [>] button to change the style category. When
switching the category, it will select the first style in the current
category by default.
3. Press the [START / STOP] button to start playing the rhythm
tracks.
Or you can press the [SYNC] button to turn on the Sync function.
The button LED lights up and the beats on LCD blink. The Sync
function puts the playback on standby. You can press any key on
the keyboard to start the rhythm tracks.
Note:
You can play back the rhythm tracks while chord mode is on or off.

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Playing Auto Accompaniment (All Tracks)
1. Press the [CHORD] button to enter Chord mode.
2. Press the [SYNC] button to turn on the Sync function. The button LED lights up and the beats on LCD blink. The
Sync function puts the playback on standby. You can play a chord in the chord section to start playing all tracks.
Or you can press the [START/STOP] button to start the rhythm tracks. Then play a chord in the chord section to start
all tracks.
One Finger Key
The one finger key function allows you to play various chords with only
one finger by setting the key of the music you want to play.
1. In A.B.C. mode, press the [MENU] button to enter the Function
menu.
2. Use the [<] / [>] button to select the “ACCOMP” menu. Then use the
data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to select the “OneFKey”
parameter. Then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Use the data dial or the [EXIT] + [<] / [>] buttons to adjust the
parameter. (Please refer to the function menu.)
When setting it to “OFF”, it will only produce major chords when
using one finger key. For example, when you press the key G, it will
play G major chord.
When setting it to “C / C# / ... / B”, it will play a specific chord when
using one finger key.
Accompaniment Sections
There are various types of accompaniment sections. They are: Intro (1, 2), Main (1, 2, 3, 4), Fill (1, 2, 3, 4), and Ending
(1, 2).
1. Press the [STYLE] button.
2. Use the data dial to select a style.
3. Press the [CHORD] button to enter A.B.C. mode. The “A.B.C.” icon on LCD lights up.
4. Press the [SYNC] button to enter Sync Start status. The button LED lights up.
5. Press the [FILL 1/3] button to select the Main 1 section.
6. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The “INTRO” icon on LCD lights up.
7. Now if you can play a chord in the left hand chord section, the auto accompaniment will start. When the Intro
section is finished, it will automatically lead into Main section.
8. Press the [FILL 2/4] button. It will play Fill 2, then automatically lead to the corresponding Main 2 section.

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9. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button. The “ENDING” icon on LCD lights up. It will play the Ending section. When the
Ending is finished, the playback will stop.
Notes:
1. When style stops, press the [INTRO/ENDING] button to engage
the long Intro. The button LED and the “INTRO” icon on LCD stay
lit. Or you can fast double press the [INTRO/ENDING] button to
engage the short Intro. The button LED and the “INTRO” icon on
LCD blink. Press the [INTRO/ENDING] button again to disengage
Intro. The button LED and the “INTRO” turn off.
2. When style is playing, press the [INTRO/ENDING] button to
engage the long Ending. The button LED and the “ENDING” icon
on LCD stay lit. Or you can fast double press the [INTRO/ENDING]
button to engage the short Ending. The button LED and the
“ENDING” icon on LCD blink. When the Ending is finished, the
button LED and the “ENDING” icon on LCD turn off.
3. When style is playing, you can press [FILL 1/3] or [FILL 2/4]
button to play Fill 1 or Fill 2. Or you can fast double-press [FILL
1/3] or [FILL 2/4] button to play Fill 3 or Fill 4.
4. When style is playing, if you hold down the [FILL 1/3] / [FILL 2/4]
button, the selected fill pattern will keep playing until the button is released.
5. When style stops, you can press or fast double-press the [FILL 1/3] or [FILL 2/4] button to select a Main section. The
button LED and icon on LCD will light up.
Fade In / Out
1. Fade In
When style stops, press the [FADE IN/OUT] button to turn on the
Fade In function. The button LED and the “◢FADE” icon on LCD
light up. Now if you start style playback, the “◢FADE” icon on
LCD blinks and the volume will increase from low to high.
2. Fade Out
When style is playing, you can press the [FADE IN/OUT] button to
turn on the Fade Out function. The button LED light up and the
“FADE◣” icon on LCD blinks. The volume will decrease from high
to low until the playback stops.
Note:
The default fade time is 10 seconds. You can change this time setting in the function menu (P.33).

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Accompaniment Volume
You can adjust the accompaniment volume to keep an appropriate balance between the accompaniment volume and
the tone volume.
1. Press the ACCOMP VOLUME [-] / [+] button. The LCD displays
the current accompaniment volume level.
2. Use the ACCOMP VOLUME [-] / [+] button, the [EXIT] + [<] / [>]
buttons or the data dial to adjust the volume level.
3. Press the ACCOMP VOLUME [-] and [+] buttons simultaneously
to restore the default volume.
Chord Fingering

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Tempo
1. Press the Tempo [-] / [+] button to change the tempo. The tempo value on LCD blinks.
2. When the tempo value blinks, use the data dial to fast change the tempo. Press the TEMPO [-] and [+] buttons
simultaneously to restore the default tempo.
3. You can use the [TAP] button to set the tempo.
When style stops, press the [TAP] button 5 times at an even speed, it will start the style at the tapping speed.
When style is playing, press the [TAP] button twice, the tempo will be reset to the tapping speed.
Notes:
1. When style stops, if you change the style, the tempo will be
reset to the default tempo of the current style.
2. When style is playing, if “Tempo Remain” is turned on, when
you change the style, the tempo will remain unchanged. If
“Tempo Remain” is turned off, when you change the style, the
tempo will be reset to the default tempo of the current style. You
can turn the Tempo Remain on/off in the function menu (P.33).
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